Tune into the Holidays
Originally named "The One Horse Open Sleigh", this tune was written in 1857 by James Lord Peirpont, and though it has no association with Christmas it has been recorded thousands of times and is considered a holiday classic.
What is Jingle Bells?
The highest grossing animated remake, released on Christmas Day in 2018 and features the vocal talents of Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Angela Lansbury, and Kenan Thompson.
What is The Grinch?
This eight day celebration commemorates the rededication where the Jews rose up against their oppressors.
What is Hanukkah?
Each Participant brings a wrapped and unmarked present. Guests are given a number when the arrive. In order of the number assigned the participant opens a present. At each subsequent turn, the Participant can choose to take a present from another Participant or keep the present they unwrapped.
What is a Yankee Swap?
Kenny Smith pushed this 324lb, 7 foot 1 inch, former LA Lakers Center superstar into a Christmas tree on a TNT sportcast.
Shaq
DAILY DOUBLE: This NH native comedian had so much funuaka when he first performed The Chanukah Song on Saturday Night Live.
Who is Adam Sandler?
In the 1965, 30 minute film, this iconic character depressed by consumerism says "I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It’s not bad at all really. Maybe it just needs a little love."
Who is Charlie Brown?
Kwanzaa holiday is celebrated over the same number of days as there are principles to honor the African roots and heritage of African Americans.
What is seven?
A tradition of joining together in song to spread cheer through the darkest season.
Carolling
Though Idaho native retired with a 1998 Olympic gold medal in skiing, she didn't have a name until she was 3 years old and could pick it herself.
Who is Picabo Street?
This music legend collaborated with country music star Kacey Musgraves to write this "not-so-traditional" Christmas song entitled "Have a Willie Nice Christmas."
Who is Willie Nelson?
A Christmas Story features this warning to 9 year old Ralphie, as he recounts the memorable Christmas holiday when he wanted to a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model rifle.
What is "You'll Shoot Your Eye Out?"
Originally invented by Daniel O'Keefe, this holiday is "celebrated" on December 23rd, touted as non-religious and absent the commercialism of the holiday season and "-------- is for the rest of us."
What is Festivus?
Though a parasitic plant, the slow growing ornamental mistletoe solicits an offer when standing underneath it. Remember refusal to accept can be considered bad luck!
What is a kiss?
The third highest building in the US, the Willis Tower was built in 1974 and is a soaring 1729ft high. This location for the tallest building is somewhat ironic seeing as its the city known for its breezes.
Where is Chicago?
This 1994 holiday album has sold over 5.7 million dollars since its original release and features original songs written by Mariah Carey, including "All I Want for Christmas"
Merry Christmas
DAILY DOUBLE: In Home Alone, this actor played 8 year old, Kevin McCallister, who has to defend his Chicago Home from burglars after his family accidentally left him behind on their vacation to Paris.
Who is Macaulay Culkin?
This saint of the blind is celebrated on December 13th, across Sweden, Norway and Finland to honor the day when Monks brought them Christianity.
What is St. Lucia Day?
Played during the Jewish holiday, this toy is a four sided spinning top.
Dreidel
DAILY DOUBLE: This NBA basketball 2004 Rookie of the Year, turns 36 on December 30th with a net worth of 850 million dollars. This LA Laker Small Forward was less than Cavalier when his hair flipped up to reveal his bald head and that money can’t buy a great hair implant.
Who is Lebron James?
Written in October 1962 by Gloria Shayne and Noel Regney, these married musicians heeded a call for another Christmas song with a song calling for peace amidst the Cuban Missiles Crisis.
What is 'Do you Hear What I Hear?'
This channel, hosts a countdown to Christmas each year, offering heartwarming and family friendly tv movies with titles like "Tis the Season to be Merry", "Mr. Miracle" and "A Dickens of a Holiday."
What is the Hallmark Channel?
A midwinter festival, Yule is 12 days associated with the god Odin and it for the celebration of the___________________.
What is the Winter Solstice?
Once started with candles but later modernized, these festive displays are associated with the celebration of the season.
What are Christmas Lights?
This is the net worth of the wealthiest man in the world, Jeff Bezos.
What is 131 Billion Dollars?