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Holiday Traditions
Holiday Music
100

WGU stands for what?

Western Governors University

100

In "Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer" there is an elf named Hermey who really wants to be this. (for a living)

A dentist

100

What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?

Tinsel

100

If you would like to get a kiss, what do you stand under?

Mistletoe

100

In the "12 Days of Christmas," who sends the gifts?

The singer's true love

200

Who is WGU accredited through?

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

200

In the movie, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," what was the name of the little girl who taught him the true meaning of Christmas?

Cindy Lou Who

200

What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?

Mistletoe

200

Hanukkah is celebrated for how many days?

8 days

200

What does Alvin the Chipmunk want in “The Chipmunk Song”

“Me, I want a Hula Hoop!”

300

What is term we use to measure skills and learning rather than time spend in a classroom?

Competency- Based Education

300

In the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life”, what happens every time a bell rings?

An angel gets their wings

300

According to legend, what holiday decorations/goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff, as a way to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus?

Candy Canes

300

Fruit and corn are placed on the table to celebrate this holiday

Kwanzaa

300

In the song “Mr. Grinch,” what is his brain full of?

Black Spiders

400

What Year anniversary did we just celebrate?

25th

400

In “Christmas Vacation,” what does Clark receive in place of his Christmas bonus?

Enrollment in the Jelly of the Month club

400

In Poland, what 8 legged creatures are common Christmas trees decorations because according to legend, they wove a blanket for Baby Jesus? 

Spiders or spider webs

400

What are two foods you can eat on New Year's Day for good luck?

collard greens, ham hock, black-eyed peas

400

Who has a button nose?

Frosty the Snowman

500

2 part question: What is WGU mascot? and name?

Owl. SAGE the OWL :)

500

The fictitious film Kevin McCallister watches in Home Alone

Angels With Filthy Souls

500

What plant is native to Mexico and was cultivated by the Aztecs, who called the plant Cuetlaxochitl (“flower which wilts”).

The Poinsettia

500

Why does Kwanzaa last for seven days?

There are seven principles (beliefs) that Kwanzaa is based on. 

(Unity, Self Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Economic Cooperation, Purpose, Creativity, Faith)

500

What activity inspired the song “Jingle Bells?”

A town-wide sled race