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FES Fun Facts
100

What activity inspired the song “Jingle Bells?”

A town-wide sled race

100

In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what item brought Frosty to life?

An old silk hat

100

What are you supposed to do when you find yourself under the mistletoe

Kiss

100

Three of Santa's reindeer's names begin with the letter "D." What are those names?

Dancer, Dasher, and Donner

100

What is the purpose of Florida Engineering Society at the University of Florida.

To help with the professional development and networking of all engineering majors.

200

What is the name of the Christmas song released by Ariana Grande in 2013?

Santa Tell Me

200

In The Polar Express, who can hear the bell ring?

Only those who truly believe

200

For how many days is Hanukkah celebrated?

8 days

200

What is the name of the last ghost that visits Scrooge in A Christmas Carol?

The Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come

200

What FES event occurs every summer

The Florida Engineering National Convention

300

Which Christmas song was one of the first songs to broadcast from space?

Jingle Bells

300

In which 2003 film do they sing “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” to spread belief in Santa and save Christmas?

Elf

300

Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

Germany
300

What is Ralphie’s little brother’s name in the movie A Christmas Story

Randy
300

When was FES founded as a professional organization.

1916

400

What kind of pudding is mentioned in the song “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”

Figgy Pudding

400

In a Christmas Movie, what present does Ralphie want more than anything for Christmas? 

 A Red Rider BB gun

400

Which country did eggnog come from?

England

400

What is the name of George Bailey’s guardian angel in It’s A Wonderful Life?

Clarence Odbody

400

Which student chapter won the award for most active chapter for the 2021-2022 school year

The University of Florida

500

Which popular Christmas carol is based on a French poem?

“O Holy Night”

500

In Frosty the Snowman, what is the name of the magician?

Professor Hinkle

500

Which fairy tale was the first gingerbread houses inspired by?

Hansel and Gretel

500

In which modern-day country was St. Nicholas born in?

Turkey

500

Where did the current President of the Professional Florida Engineering Society graduate from college.

The University of Florida