History
In 1931, this beverage company began using Santa Claus in its advertising.
What is Coca-Cola?
1642, English mathematician, physicist, and astronomer.
Who is Sir Isaac Newton?
In January 2018 this retail chain, beloved by children, said it would close about 180 stores.
What is Toys R Us?
This Christmas decoration is added to trees to give them a frosted look.
What is tinsel?
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What is Boston?
This holiday is based on ancient African harvest festivals and celebrates ideals such as family, life, and unity.
What is Kwanza?
Who is Ricky Martin?
Released around Christmas 1975, this landmark adaptation of a popular arcade game started the home video game rage.
What is Pong?
In this American version of a Danish Christmas tradition, a mischievous elf (“Nisse” in Danish) begins visiting houses in the weeks before Christmas.
What is Elf On The Shelf?
George Washington crossed this river on Christmas night in 1776.
What is the Delaware River?
This holiday lasts 15 days, ending with the Lantern Festival.
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1964, This musician is known for his "island escapism" lifestyle.
Who is Jimmy Buffett?
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What is Tickle Me Elmo?
This festive sounding island also known as the Island of Kiritimati can be found off the coast of Indonesia.
What is Christmas Island?
The Santa Tracker got its start in 1955 when the number for a top-secrete hotline to this government organization was mistakenly published as a Sears Santa hotline.
What is NORAD?
This holiday is believed to come from the tradition of tradesmen collecting “Christmas boxes” of money or presents the weekday after Christmas for a job well done.
What is Boxing Day?
Born in 1899, this famous male actor is known for his role in Casablanca.
Who is Humphrey Bogart?
Launched in time for Christmas in 1945, mechanical engineer Richard James stumbled upon the inspiration for this classic toy when he knocked over a box of springs.
What is the Slinky?
From the Yiddish for money, this term refers to the chocolate coins frequently given during Hanukkah.
What is gelt?
As an avowed conservationist, this early 20th century US presented banned Christmas trees in the White House during his presidency.
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
This south Asian holiday is also know at the Festival of Lights.
What is Diwali?
Known for his blues skills on the electric guitar, this musician was born in 1949.
Who is Joe Louis Walker?
In 1983, you would have found yourself waiting in line for hours and often risking your lift to get this toy.
What is a Cabbage Patch Doll?
Known for his illustrations of everyday life, this famous Saturday Evening Post artist also created a series of whimsical pictures of Santa Claus.
Who is Norman Rockwell?