Per a recent holiday fad, what “spy”
hides around the house, reporting back
to Santa on who has been naughty
and nice?
The Elf on the Shelf
What food is the leading source of salmonella poisoning?
Chicken
What is the standard height for a kitchen counter?
36 in
How many books are in the New Testament?
27
Tuberculosis is a disease caused by bacteria that usually attack which organ?
Lungs
What much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life?
Fruitcake
Worldwide, beer is the third most popular drink overall after what?
Water and tea
What is the first thing you should paint in a room?
Ceiling
What was the name of Adam’s third son?
Seth
A deficiency of what vitamin may lead to dry eyes and night blindness?
Vitamin A
In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale?
Hansel and Gretel
What added ingredient keeps confectioners' sugar from clumping?
Corn starch
How is insulation rated or measured?
R value
Who wrote the first five books of the Old Testament?
Moses
What is the name for the pigment found in your skin and hair that gives them color?
Melanin
In “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” what three words best describe the Grinch?
Stink, stank, stunk
A roux is used to thicken soups or sauces. What 2 ingredients is it usually made of?
Butter and flour
What is a nail with a double head called?
Duplex nail
When they heard of the adversity that had befallen Job, how many of his friends came to comfort him?
Three
Approximately 2% of all people have what eye color?
Green
In Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” what was Mr. Scrooge’s first name?
Ebenezer
What is the largest food and drink company in the world?
Nestlé
"C," "corner" and "bar" are all types of what?
Clamps
In the book of Daniel, what did the hand writing on the wall say?
MENE, MENE, TEKEL, PARSIN
(numbered, numbered, weighed, divided)
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three