Holiday Movies
A human raised by elves travels to New York to find his father in this holiday classic.
What is Elf?
This sporting equipment was given to Mark by his mom and dad when he was a young boy.
What is a baseball glove?
Marilyn is this many years older than Mark.
What is 3?
This oblong pastry is a common dessert at the MacMillan family Christmas celebration.
What is an éclair?
This song has returned to the Billboard Hot 100 chart for multiple Decembers since its release in 1994.
What is "All I Want For Christmas Is You"?
Starting Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen, White Christmas is a celebrated film made in this year.
When is 1954?
Fitting both gift-givers in each leg, this waterproof article of clothing was captured in a memorable photo on Christmas day.
What are coveralls?
This relative is pursuing a career as a firefighter and will soon be training at the Fire Academy.
Who is Elliot?
Often made with molasses and a variety of spices, this sturdy "bread" is utilized to make edible structures.
What is gingerbread?
This group, known for singing "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go", is also popular by the holiday song: "Last Christmas".
Who is Wham!?
In Home Alone, Kevin McCallister is left behind by his family during the holidays and must protect his house from these two character bad guys.
This dachshund was Mark's childhood pet (often chewing up many personal belongings).
Who is Blitz?
Carole, Shirley's mom, is known as Carole York. As a child, she used this maiden name.
What is Brollair?
This French dessert is made of choux pastry and is stacked to form a tower that is covered in threads of caramel.
What is croquembouche?
Brenda Lee was just 13 years old in 1958 when she recorded this classic Christmas tune.
What is “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”?
In the 1984 movie Gremlins, to avoid disaster, you must not expose the creatures to light or water and follow this final rule of care.
What is "Do not feed it after midnight"?
At this age, Mark received a beanbag chair, bell-bottom cords, and heeled shoes for Christmas.
What is twelve?
This aunt sued the State of Oregon to defend the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
Who is Everice?
Submerging a plant in alcohol for 1-2 months creates this product used to flavor holiday-inspired treats.
What is peppermint extract?
Thurl Ravenscroft, the singer of "You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch", is also known for providing the voice for this cereal masscot.
Who is Tony the Tiger?
This holiday film required the lead actor to be trained in techniques to withstand torture by a CIA agent.
What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Marilyn gifted Mark a series of photos depicting this iconic trademark of his father's employer and the city of Portland.
What is the White Stag?
Shanna and Danny have four boys named after Portland parks including, Tabor, Creston, Rocky, and Berkeley. This is the name of their first baby girl.
What is Florence Rose?
Heating to an optimal 240 °F and achieving a consistency between fondant and hard caramels, this dessert is featured in many holiday celebrations.
What is fudge?
This song, published in 1857, was initially intended to be a Thanksgiving tune and was the first song ever broadcast from space.
What is Jingle Bells?