Christmases Past: Deck the Halls of Memory
This traditional German dessert is made every Christmas.
What are peppernuts?
This holiday soup was famously made by Great Grandma Kintzel every Christmas.
What is oyster soup?
This person had a hot pink Columbia snowsuit to wear when they were young.
Who is Renae?
This in-law enjoys lefse every year with his family at Christmas time.
Who is Joe?
This holiday tune warns listeners to “better watch out” because Santa is coming to town.
What is “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”?
After a sledding trip, Grandma was waiting outside the shed holding this—because Mike was looking for a skunk.
What is a shotgun?
This was the drink the family always had at Christmas for several years.
What is eggnog?
A special nap time outfit Grandma got us all for Christmas one year.
What is Snuggies?
This in-law typically contributes an ancient Andean grain rather than a classic Christmas side.
Who is Aunt Tina?
This classic Christmas song begins with the lyrics “You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen.”
What is “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”?
This was the special Christmas cup all the grandkids desperately wanted.
What is the singing Rudolph cup?
This is the nickname Mike gives to the vanilla sauce Grandma drizzles over her gingerbread every Christmas.
What is "sav."
What Emily wore to keep warm during her winter-time wedding.
What is a fur wrap?
Favoring function over flair, this in-law’s first shared Christmas was defined by a distinctly practical gift from their spouse.
Who is Andrea?
Bing Crosby made this song the best-selling Christmas single of all time.
What is White Christmas?
This Christmas song was emotional enough to make Grandad cry.
What is “Mary, Did You Know?”
This embarrassing mishap explains why Mike and Eric had to drive home in their underwear at midnight.
What is getting a calf out of the river?
Who is Emily?
This in-law is known for skipping the pot and making his own at Christmas.
Who is John?
Originally written for Thanksgiving, this song became a staple of Christmas music.
What is Jingle bells?
At Christmas 2009, Emily and Olivia performed a dance to this Christian song.
What is “When I Call on Jesus”?
In the winter car accident where the truck slid off the road and landed on its side, this person ended up on top.
Who is Grandad?
Grandma made Mike and Eric suits using this patterned design.
What is plaid?
This in-law should be the go-to expert for dates, facts, and stories.
Who is Cody?
This Christmas song’s title refers to a decoration made of prickly green leaves and red berries.
What is Deck the Halls?