Show:
In the Present
The Reason for the Season
Figuratively of Lyrically
Potent Potpourri
Remember December
100
This act in the Gospels became the basis for gift giving in the Christian church.
What is the gift of the magi?
100
This historical event was the reason Joseph and Mary were traveling at the time of Jesus' birth.
What is the census?
100
This is the number of ladies dancing in the 12 Days of Christmas.
What is nine?
100
This is the person in the room presently who's birthday is the closest, numerically, to New Year's Eve.
Who is Rebecca?
100
AUDIO DAILY DOUBLE The event of national importance to which the president refers in this congressional address.
What is the attack on Pearl Harbor?
200
More of these precious jewels are purchased as gifts at Christmas time than any other time of the year.
What are diamonds?
200
DAILY DOUBLE The number of gospels in which the birth of Jesus is specifically mentioned.
What is 2?
200
The number of "la"s after "fa" in Deck the Halls.
What is eight?
200
This term refers to a counterpoint line, typically sung by soprano voices, which compliments a well-known melody, such as Hark the Herald Angels Sing.
What is the descant?
200
On December 24th, 1818 Franz Joseph Gruber composed this now-famous Christmas carol, which was performed at Christmas mass the following day.
What is Silent Night?
300
The easily erased drawing toy was the best selling gift in 1960, the year it was first released.
What is the Etch a Sketch?
300
This mother of John the Baptist, who is the first to recognize the divinity of Jesus prior to His birth.
Who is Elizabeth?
300
Eartha Kitt asks for a car from this year in "Santa Baby".
What is 1954?
300
Believed incorrectly by some to be derived from the scourging of Jesus or the crook of the gospel shepherds, this Christmas treat was originally developed by candymakers to be hung as an ornament or holiday decoration.
What is the candy cane?
300
On December 1st, 1943 FDR, Churchill, and Stalin agreed to Operation Overlord, the military action that is now known by this famous name.
What is D - Day?
400
As of 2008, this pliable toy was the only gift to have stayed on the top ten list of stocking stuffers (by sale) over the past 50 years.
What is Silly Putty?
400
The angel Gabriel also announced the birth of this famous gospel character to Zacharias.
Who is John the Baptist?
400
The date that Irving Berlin is longing to "be up north" in White Christmas.
What is December the 24th?
400
VIDEO DAILY DOUBLE The name of George Bailey's youngest daughter, played by Karolyn Grimes, and seen in this clip.
What is Zuzu?
400
This Broadway show about a musical con artist, opened on December 19, 1957.
What is The Music Man?
500
This program, started in the wake of World War II, to deliver presents to needy children at the holidays, was first expanded nationally by the Marines.
What is Toys for Tots?
500
According to Biblical scholars the emphasis of this Gospel account is the fulfillment of Jewish scripture, rather than the work of the Holy Spirit.
What is the Gospel of Matthew?
500
According to Good King Wenceslas' page, the distance the poor man lives from the castle.
What is a good league?
500
More vehicles are stolen on this day in the United States than any other day.
What is New Year's Eve?
500
On December 25th, 1896 John Philip Sousa composed this tune, which by an act of Congress in 1987 became the national march of the United States of America.
What is The Stars and Stripes Forever?