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Ol' Blue Eyes", is regarded as one of the most popular entertainers of the mid-20th century and is a native New Jerseyian. Despite that, one of his most popular songs is called "New York, New York"

Frank Sinatra

200

December is the 12th month in our modern-day Gregorian calendar but its name comes from its original placement, with "decem" meaning 10 in this language. 

Latin

200

This holiday is mostly associated with an old fat man and gift-giving. But its roots are in Christianity and deal with the birth of their savior.

Christmas

200

This hoofed mammal is a popular target during hunting season

Deer

400

Born in 1947, this famous English singer, songwriter, and television personality turns 75! He is most known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band and is nicknamed "Prince of Darkness".

Ozzy Osbourne

400

This document, which is considered the pillar of modern US society and government came into effect December 15, 1791 and includes the first 10 amendments.

The Bill of Rights

400

This Jewish holiday can start as early as Nov. 28 and as late as Dec. 27, depending on the year. It is meant to commemorate the recovery of Jerusalem 

Hanukkah

400

One of the oldest types of alcoholic drinks in the world, and the most widely consumed. It is the third most popular drink overall after potable water and tea.

Beer

600

This popular actress has received over 12 mainstream accolades for her talents. She is known for playing ambitious stage mother Rose Hovick and her famous performance of "I Put a Spell on You"

Bette Midler

600

The dissolution of this communist country and American enemy resulted in its 15 constituent republics gaining full independence on 26 December 1991

USSR / Soviet Union

600

This holiday is based on African harvest festival traditions and is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1. With it's first celebration only dating back to 1966

Kwanzaa
600

to mate and then produce offspring.

Breed

800

This American media personality is also an animal rights advocate. He is most known for hosting the longest-running game show in North American television history, from 1972 to 2007. Come on down and play with this loveable game show host.

Bob Barker

800

December has two zodiac signs. Those born after December 23rd are Capricorns and those before are this firey sign known for being energetic and idealistic while also generous and open-minded.

Saggitarius. 

800

This holiday is celebrated in Britain, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and other Commonwealth countries. It originated as a holiday to give gifts to poor people but now serves as another day of cheap sales and no work.

Boxing Day

800

a thin elastic tongue (as of cane, wood, metal, or plastic) fastened at one end over an air opening in a wind instrument OR various tall grasses with slender often prominently jointed stems that grow especially in wet areas

reed

1000

This famous muse worked with popular composers such as Rodgers and Hammerstein in some of the most memorable musicals to date such as "Sound of Music", "South Pacific", and "Annie Get Your Gun"

Mary Martin

1000

DAILY DOUBLE!!!!

December 21st was a rather painless day in Britain, at least for one man. For the first time in Britain, this popular drug was used on a patient by Dr. Robert Liston at the University College Hospital in London in 1846.

Anesthesia

1000

This obscure holiday celebrates this system of classification created by a man named Melvil Dewey Librarians all around will erupt in cheer when December 10th comes along!

Dewey Decimal System

1000

DAILY TRIPLE

The French word for "sh!t" and also commonly muttered before a dance recital. 

Merde