Winter Holidays
This saint's feast day is celebrated on December 6th and is celebrated by leaving one's shoes out
Who is St. Nicholas
This best selling modern day Christmas song was released in 1994 by the "Queen of Christmas"
What is All I want for Christmas is You
Pearl Harbor was attacked on this day in 1941
What is December 7th
You’ll ____ your eye out kid!
What is shoot and A Christmas Story
This poem better known as the Night Before Christmas was written by Clement Moore in 1822 but not published until 1844
What is a Visit from Saint Nicholas
This holiday is traditionally celebrated on the 26th of December and is considered the "black friday" of Christmas
What is Boxing Day
Whamageddon! Avoid listening to this song
On December 5th, 1933, this amendment was appealed, allowing for the transportation and sale of alcohol.
What is the 18th amendment
I never thought it was such a bad little _____. It’s not bad at all really. Maybe it just needs a little love.
What is Tree and A Charlie Brown Christmas
If you find this ornament hidden on the tree you get to open the first present on Christmas morning
What is a pickle
This event is derived from the latin world for "sun" and "to stand still" and occurs twice a year.
What is solstice or Winter Solstice
This song was originally written by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie and was first recorded in 1934. Since then it has been recorded by over 200 artists including Bruce Springsteen and Frank Sinatra
What is Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
On December 2, 1859 this man was was executed for treason for his raid on the U.S. Arsenal at Harper's Ferry.
Who is John Brown
Merry Christmas you _____ animal.
What is filthy and Home Alone 2
This rhyming phrase involves moving an object into various positions around a house leading up to Christmas
Elf on the Shelf
This Jewish festival commemorating an early victory in the Maccabean revolt against the Seleucid Empire
What is Hanukkah
This Christmas song written by James Lord Pierpont was originally meant to celebrate Thanksgiving
What is Jingle Bells
This country's revolution December 1st in 1640 led it its independence from Spain
What is Portugal
______, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around, he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?
What is strange and Its a Wonderful Life
Since 1925, first known as the Missouri Rockets, this iconic dance troupe has been kicking up its heels, officially becoming this in 1934. They’re perhaps best-known for their annual Christmas Spectacular.
What are the Rockettes
This secular holiday was first celebrated in 1966 and is a celebration of African-American culture
What is Kwanzaa
The first song to mention Santa Claus was this written by Benjamin Hanby in 1864
What is Up on the Housetop
On December 2, 1804 this man was crowned Emperor of France by Pope Pius VII in Paris.
Who is Napoleon Bonaparte
We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, _______, candy corn, and syrup.
What is Candy Canes and Elf
This sweet holiday tradition originated from Hanzel and Gretal
What are gingerbread houses