Toys
The Sesame Street Character was the "it" toy of the 1996 holiday season, causing some shoppers to resort to violence to get one.
Who is Elmo?
Punxsutawney Phil comes out of its burrow every year to predict the arrival of spring on this holiday.
What is Groundhog day?
In 1968 Elliot Handler came up with this brand of toy cars as a competition to Matchbox.
What is Hot Wheels?
With over35 million units sold since June 1, 1989 this puzzle game is the best-selling Game Boy video game of all-time.
What is Tetris?
In the classic Holiday song "The Twelve Days of Christmas", this is how many "geese a-laying" are given on each day.
What is 6?
This 1985 video game begins with a planned departure from Independence, Missouri.
What is The Oregon Trail?
Celebrated by many on November 13th, this holiday on which women ask men out originated from the Al Capp comic strip, "Li'l Abner".
What is Sadie Hawkins day?
This outdoor toy got a boost in the 1920's when its inventor got the Ziegfeld Follies Girls to use it at a wedding.
What is a Pogo Stick?
In 1887, Oregon became the first state in the U.S. to make this an official public holiday.
What is Labor Day?
"Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas is originally from this Judy Garland movie musical, which has a U.S. city in its name.
What is "Meet me in St. Louis"?