Holiday Spirit
The More You Know Ho Ho
Minnesota Ice
Regifting
100
Known for his role as Ralphie in A Christmas Story, 20 years later Peter Billingsley made an appearance in what famous Christmas movie?
Elf
100
Known for their 11 herbs and spices, which fast food chain is so popular in Japan for Christmas dinner that orders are required more than two months in advance?
KFC
100
Which famous Christmas TV program with Minnesota ties almost singlehandedly killed the aluminum Christmas tree industry?
A Charlie Brown Christmas
100
What has many needles, but does not sew?
A Christmas tree.
200
The popular carol "Jingle Bells" was originally written for which holiday?
Thanksgiving
200
A holiday for the rest of us, what December 23 holiday popularized by the 90s sitcom Seinfeld is famous for its "miracles", feats of strength, and airing of grievances?
Festivus
200
Filmed throughout the Twin Cities in 1996, which holiday movie features a workaholic and a mailman competing over a Turbo Man doll?
Jingle All the Way
200
Stretching nearly 10 miles, Minnesota is home to the longest network of what in the world?
Skyways
300
Weighing in at more than 200 tons and 150 feet tall, what US landmark is the largest Christmas present ever given?
The Statue of Liberty
300
If you gave someone all the gifts listed in the song "12 Days of Christmas" - how many gifts would they receive?
A) 12
B) 144
C) 364
D) 517
C) 364
300
So bad they are good and including Minnesota-centric entries like "Merry Kiss Cam" and "Rescuing Christmas", what popular holiday tradition only takes two weeks to create?
Hallmark (Christmas) movies
300
A popular gift during the holiday season, what major game company was the Minnesota Lottery set to partner with on a revolutionary in-home play option in the early 90s?
Nintendo
400
Commonly heard around the holidays, what simple song was the first ever played in space?
Jingle Bells
400
While Christmas trees can be recycled in a variety of ways, many zoos request they be donated each year for this large animal - a treat they will never forget!
Elephant
400
Entering their second year after winning the Walter Cup last season, what is the name of Minnesota's Professional Women's Hockey League team?
The Frost!
400
Home to more than 10,000 lakes and the headwaters of the Mighty Mississippi, what sets Minnesota apart from the 49 other states?
It is the only state where water flows exclusively out.
500
Still a common sight in many Central European villages during the holiday season, what is the name for the demonic character that wanders the streets with chains and bells looking for misbehaving children?
Krampus
500
What do all of Santa's reindeer (including Rudolph) have in common?
They are female (males shed their antlers in the winter time).
500
Invented in Minnesota more than 50 years ago, what popular snack item is making its Super Bowl ad debut this winter?
Pizza Rolls!
500
George H.W. Bush was President, Terminator 2 was the top grossing film, and Bryan Adam's "Everything I Do (I Do It For You)" from the Robin Hood soundtrack was the year's #1 Billboard single...what hasn't happened in Minnesota since 1991?
A league championship for any of Minnesota's professional men's teams (Twins, Timberwolves, Wild, Vikings)
In women's sportsjhowever, the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx have won 4 WNBA titles since 2011, while Minnesota's PWHL team won the first championship in league history in 2024.
