WGU and the Midwest
The year WGU was founded
1997
In "Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer" there is an elf named Hermey who really wants to be this. (for a living)
A dentist
What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
Tinsel
If you would like to get a kiss, what do you stand under?
Mistletoe
In the "12 Days of Christmas," who sends the gifts?
The singer's true love
The association of U.S. Governors that founded WGU
Western Governors' Association
In the movie, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," what was the name of the little girl who taught him the true meaning of Christmas?
Cindy Lou Who
What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
Mistletoe
Hanukkah is celebrated for how many days?
8 days
What does Alvin the Chipmunk want in “The Chipmunk Song”
“Me, I want a Hula Hoop!”
The mascot of WGU
Sage the Night Owl
In the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life”, what happens every time a bell rings?
An angel gets their wings
According to legend, what holiday decorations/goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff, as a way to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus?
Candy Canes
Fruit and corn are placed on the table to celebrate this holiday
Kwanzaa
In the song “Mr. Grinch,” what is his brain full of?
Black Spiders
The Midwest Regional Director
Jessica Denham
In “Christmas Vacation,” what does Clark receive in place of his Christmas bonus?
Enrollment in the Jelly of the Month club
In Poland, what 8 legged creatures are common Christmas trees decorations because according to legend, they wove a blanket for Baby Jesus?
Spiders or spider webs
What are two foods you can eat on New Year's Day for good luck?
collard greens, ham hock, black-eyed peas
Who has a button nose?
Frosty the Snowman
The Midwest Regional Vice President
Dr. Terrance Hopson
The fictitious film Kevin McCallister watches in Home Alone
Angels With Filthy Souls
What plant is native to Mexico and was cultivated by the Aztecs, who called the plant Cuetlaxochitl (“flower which wilts”).
The Poinsettia
Why does Kwanzaa last for seven days?
There are seven principles (beliefs) that Kwanzaa is based on.
(Unity, Self Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Economic Cooperation, Purpose, Creativity, Faith)
What activity inspired the song “Jingle Bells?”
A town-wide sled race