Sport Moments on Holidays
In the NFL, the John Madden "Turkey Leg" award, which was given to the MVP of the Thanksgiving game starting in 1989, was given to _________ ___________, the first ever recipient of the award.
Reggie White
Which day of the week can Hanukkah NOT begin on?
Tuesday
This famous character has been described as "stink, stank, stunk".
The Grinch
What decade did the ball first drop in Times Square?
1900's. (1907)
How many times is the word "Christmas" mentioned in the song "Winter Wonderland"?
Zero
Which Head Coach of an NFL team broke a record for regular season victories on Christmas Day in 1994?
Don Shula
Which oil is traditionally used to light a menorah?
Olive Oil
This demon-like figure from Germany and Austria punishes naughty children.
Krampus
What was the most popular New Year's resolution in 2020?
To exercise more
According to the classic holiday song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas", how many "geese a-laying" were given by the narrator's true love?
Six
These two "giants" were three-peated as world champions in the NBA on the same team until one of them was traded to another team. They went head to head on Christmas night in 2004.
Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal
What is a traditional toy for children to play with during Hanukkah that can spin?
A Dreidel
What is the name of the fairy in The Nutcracker ballet?
The Sugar Plum Fairy
In Scottish traditions, who do you kiss at midnight on New Year's Eve?
Everyone in the room
Which Christmas song holds the Guinness World Record for the best selling single of all time?
White Christmas
In 1971 the longest game of football was played in the NFL on Christmas Day. Which two teams played in this game?
The Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs
What is the candle used on the menorah to light the other candles called?
Shamash or "helper" in English, is the candle in the middle.
Burgermeister Meisterburger is a grumpy character in what classic holiday special?
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Immigrants from what country introduced the New Year Baby to the United States?
Germany
Which is the most recorded Christmas Carol of all times worldwide?
What year did the NBA play it's last Thanksgiving game?
2010 - with a two-game slate featuring the Washington Wizards at Atlanta Hawks, and the Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Clippers.
One of the most related items to Hanukkah are candles, since on each night of the holiday, one is lit to remember the miracle of oil. Because of this, Hanukkah is often known as the festival of what?
Lights
Lucy Van Pelt in a classic Christmas TV special, wanted what kind of tree?
A pink, aluminum tree
In Spain, 12 of what type of food is eaten at midnight on New Year's Eve for good luck?
Which song that is now regarded as a Christmas standard, features lyrics originally penned by an atheist French winemaker, music composed by a Jewish Frenchman, and words translated into English by an American abolitionist?
O Holy Night