Indigenous People's History
These people have a matrilineal system and refer to their food staples as the "three sisters". They are associated with the "first Thanksgiving".
Who are the Wampanoag?
To celebrated this holiday, people often create "resolutions" of things they hope to achieve in the new year.
What is New Year's Eve?
This green Christmas-hating character has been portrayed by Jim Carrey and Benedict Cumberbatch.
Who is the Grinch?
This Mariah Carey song gains popularity every December.
What is "All I Want for Christmas is You?"
Trans Youth Day is observed on this day in late December.
What is December 28th?
This state's name means "At the great hill" in the language of one of the indigenous peoples who lived there.
What is Massachusetts?
During this eight-day festival, a candle is lit every night.
What is Hanukkah?
This 1993 Disney movie celebrates Halloween and Christmas and was directed by Henry Selick.
What is The Nightmare Before Christmas?
This man, who is part of the LGBT community, released the popular song "Step into Christmas" in 1973.
Who is Elton John?
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is recognized on this day.
What is December 3rd?
This man became the sachem of the Wampanoag people after the death of his father, Massasoit, and older brother, Wamsutta.
Who is King Philip/Metacomet/Pometacom/Metacom?
Traditions related to this holiday, such as gift-giving and kissing under mistletoe, originate from the ancient roman festival of Saturnalia.
What is Christmas?
This movie, starring Bruce Willis, is controversially called a Christmas movie because it takes place during the holiday.
What is Die Hard?
The frontman of this band famous for "Last Christmas" came out as gay in 1990.
What is Wham/Who is George Michael?
Pansexual/Panromantic Pride Day falls on this day.
What is December 8th?
This town was originally established in 1651 as a "Praying Town" in an effort to force the Massachusett people to convert to Christianity.
What is Natick?
This holiday is also called "The Festival of Lights" and is observed differently by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists.
What is Diwali/Deepavali?
This 2002 Adam Sandler movie is famous for "The Hanukkah Song."
What is Eight Crazy Nights?
"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" was sung first by this queer icon in the movie "Meet Me in St. Louis".
Who is Judy Garland?
These awareness days are both observed on December 1st.
What is Rosa Parks Bus Seat Refusal Anniversary and World AIDS Day?
This tribe is the only one officially recognized by the state of Massachusetts, but not the federal government.
Who are the Hassanamisco Nipmuc?
The name of this holiday means "first fruits" and was based off of a South African festival.
What is Kwanzaa?
This horror movie features a folkore figure commonly depicted with horns and hoofs.
What is Krampus?
This man's cover of "Santa Baby" depicts the narrator as so traditionally masculine and straight that some believe it comes off as though he is in denial of his sexuality.
Who is Michael Bublé?
(First of all, the idea of a straight guy doing a cover of a song like “Santa Baby” is patently hilarious, especially when there are simply so many other Christmas classics out there. Second of all, Bublé utterly fails at making any of this sound heterosexual, especially since in one verse, he slips up and calls Santa “baby,” rather than “pally” or “buddy.” As much as the beloved singer tries not to make it so, this version of the song is still very much giving sugar baby, and I love that for him.) - James Factora, https://www.them.us/story/queer-christmas-songs-holiday-music
This queer singer/actor known for her roles in "Hidden Figures" and "Glass Onion" celebrates their birthday on December 1st.
Who is Janelle Monae?