Delicious Desserts
Cheesecake.
The Greek created the first known cheesecake over 4,000 years ago.
Holly Berries are known for being what color?
Red, However they aren't always red - some holly berries are black, green or even yellow.
What is the striped, non-chocolate candy that is shaped like a hook?
Candy Cane.
What 1987 heartfelt holiday film starts Steve Martin and John Candy?
Planes, Trains & Automobiles. In three days, John Hughes wrote the first draft of the screenplay.
How many sides does a snowflake have?
Six.
What is the most popular pie in the United States, made with a fruit that can be found in 7500 varieties.
Apple Pie, it is commonly topped with vanilla ice cream and cheese.
What is the name of the carol with the lyrics, "City Sidewalks, busy sidewalks/dressed in holiday style/in the air there's a feeling of Christmas"?
"Silver Bells." The song was written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans for the 1951 film "The Lemon Drop Kid, starring Bob Hope.
Peppermint oil aromatherapy is promoted for treating certain health problems. Can you name two of them?
Cough/cold, reducing pain, improving mental function, and reducing stress. Peppermint has also been used to help with irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive problems.
In what movie did George Bailey jump into icy water to save his brother, causing him to catch a bad cold and become deaf in his left ear?
It's a Wonderful Life. James Stewart plays George Bailey in the 1947 film.
What is the term for the shortest day of the year in December when Earth's poles tilt farthest away from the sun?
Winter Solstice. The winter solstice can fall anywhere between December 20 and 23.
What is the name of the Italian pudding-like dessert that consists of layers of ladyfingers or sponge cake?
"Tiramisu. In Italian it means "carry me up". and it was originally made with a loose custard.
What Legumes are associated with the South on New Year's Eve or Day?
Black-eyed peas. Sometimes they are incorporated with pork, onion, celery and other ingredients into a dish called "Hoppin John."
York Peppermint Patti. It gets its name from where it originated in York, Pennsylvania.
Who wrote the book on which the 1966 animated film "How the Grinch stole Christmas" is based?
Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel). Boris Karloff narrates the 26 minute production.
To What city would you travel to visit the Winter Palace?
St. Petersburg. In 1917 Lenin Bolsheviks stormed the palace during their seizure of power, and the clock was stopped in the room the moment the provisional government was arrested. it has remained frozen ever since.
What famous dessert is roasted over a flame and made of graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows?
S'Mores
Americans buy 90 million pounds of Marshmallows each year.
What is the traditional metal color of Christmas?
Gold. It was one of the gifts brought by the three wise men.
Peppermint Patty. Charles M. Schultz modeled the character after his cousin Patricia Swanson.
In what Christmas film do four ghosts visit Ebenezer Scrooge?
A Christmas Carol. The four ghosts are Jacob Marley and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future.
In what country does the Winter Festival of Lights take place? HINT: It's in Niagara Falls.
Canada. Most years, the festival runs from November to February and is the largest free outdoor festival in Canada.
'What dessert was once considered a "Healthy Alternative" to traditional dessert? HINT: It has a vegetable in it.
Carrot Cake. It's thought to have originated from medieval carrot pudding.
Plants that have green leaves or needles all year are called what?
Evergreen, Many are made into wreaths and centerpieces at this time of year.
Colgate. Peppermint and menthol give the sensation of coolness and promote fresh breath.
What iconic 1947 holiday film stars Maureen O'Hara and Natalie Wood?
Miracle on 34th Street. The film writers came up with the idea while waiting in line at a department Store.
What specific article of clothing is sometimes encouraged at parties in the winter despite being hideous?
An ugly sweater. you wouldn't be caught dead in sweaters like this at any other time of year. Holiday sweaters have been around since the 19th century. But the ugly sweater didn't make an appearance until the 1960s.