Fort Ligonier Holiday Party

Holiday Traditions

1

This item is the most common Christmas tree topper. 

Star 

2

 Santa Claus originates from folklore traditions surrounding this 4th-century Christian bishop. 

Saint Nicholas 

3

This  holiday tradition involving swapping or stealing gifts from a collection of presents has many names. This "name of the game" comes from an animal. 

White Elephant 

4

Likely originating in the late 19th Century, this tradition involves hiding this unusual ornament in a Christmas tree for the seekers to find to earn an extra present. 

Pickle 

5

According to a 2020 survey done by "YouGov", this side dish is the most popular food choice among Americans at Christmas dinner. 

Potatoes (roasted or mashed) 

Christmas Movies

1

This popular holiday movie about a young, mischievous boy left behind for Christmas featured 5 sequel films. 

Home Alone 

2

Chevy Chase stars in this 1989 Holiday classic.  

Christmas Vacation 

3

This Holiday threequel portrays Jack Frost as the main antagonist. 

The Santa Claus 3 

4

This famous Christmas movie includes a misfit elf who wants to be a dentist. 

Rudolph the Red Nosed-Reindeer 

5

This film starring Bing Crosby was the first Christmas movie to be released in color in 1954. 

White Christmas 

Fort Ligonier History

1

This fort built during the Forbes Campaign was constructed about 50 miles east of Fort Ligonier. 

Fort Bedford (Raystown) 

2

Spruce beer was brewed to help treat this illness caused by a deficiency in Vitamin C. 

Scurvy 

3

George Washington was this age while at Fort Ligonier. 

26 years old 

4

This Provincial Military Officer led the defense of Fort Ligonier when it was attacked on October 12, 1758. 

Colonel James Burd 

5

Fort Ligonier was attacked by the French in 1759 during this month. 

July 

Holiday Tunes

1

This music artist earns between $2-3 million a year in royalties for their hit song, "All I Want for Christmas is You" 

Mariah Carey 

2

This classic Christmas hit by Brenda Lee is sure to have you get a "sentimental feeling" and "dancin' merrily". 

Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree 

3

"Sleigh Ride" was one of many hits by this popular all women trio from Washington Heights, New York. 

Ronettes 

4

This popular music group featuring the young "King of Pop" recorded and released their take on the classic tune, "Santa Claus is Coming To Town" in 1970. 

the Jackson 5 

5

Rock and Roll legend, Chuck Berry, first recorded this classic Holiday hit in 1958. 

Run Rudolph Run