The Rat Pack
This Casablanca actor started the original Rat Pack.
Who is Humphrey Bogart? He started the original group in the late 1950s. After Bogart’s death in 1957, his friend Frank Sinatra revived the group, and the “classic” Rat Pack dominated the 1960s.
The title of this 1969 comedy about a group of Americans traveling to Europe claims that if it’s Tuesday, the characters must be in this country.
What is Belgium? If It’s Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium stars Suzanne Pleshette and Ian McShane. Brussels is the capital city of Belgium, the seat of the European Union, and the comic book capital of the world.
A typical Chinese restaurant dinner in the Western world ends with this cookie.
What is a fortune cookie? These cookies were invented in the United States during the 20th century and are not part of a typical Chinese dinner.
This document is required for international travel.
What is a passport? In addition, many countries also require a visa for entry. U.S. citizens must hold an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) instead of a visa to enter European countries in the Schengen zone.
In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, the three ghosts of Christmas reveal themselves to this person.
Who is (Ebenezer) Scrooge? The three ghosts are the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. The visit from the Ghost of Christmas Future is a turning point in the story for Scrooge. There is also a fourth ghost: Jacob Marley, wrapped in chains.
The bright red berries associated with the holidays come from this bush.
What is holly? It is thought to bring males good luck and protection.
She was known as the den mother of the group.
Who is Lauren Bacall? She was Humphrey Bogart’s wife at the time.
When visiting the home of BMW and Bayer, you are in this country.
What is Germany? It’s also home to Neuschwanstein Castle, the castle that inspired Walt Disney’s castle.
This is the top-selling Girl Scout cookie.
What are Thin Mints? Frozen Thin Mints are a refreshing summer treat if you can discipline yourself to hide some away in the depths of your freezer.
This occasion corresponds with the year’s shortest day.
What is the winter solstice? This year, it falls on December 21. The exact moment of the solstice is when the North Pole is farthest from the sun.
On New Year’s Eve, we sing this song.
What is “Auld Lang Syne”? The words to this ancient song were written down by poet Robert Burns to preserve them.
These colors are most often associated with Hannukah.
What are blue and white? These colors have long held importance in Judaism and became popular colors for Hanukkah celebrations in the United States post-World War II.
Dean Martin’s TV variety show had this as its theme song.
What is “Everybody Loves Somebody”? In 1964, the song knocked “A Hard Day’s Night” off the No. 1 position on the charts, and in 1965 it became the theme song for Martin’s show.
To visit Vatican City, you enter through this country.
What is Italy? Vatican City is an independent state that is an enclave within the country of Italy.
During the holidays, you are bound to see cookies made with a thumbprint and filled with this.
What is jelly or jam? The cookies are cooked with jelly or jam, not topped after baking.
Edinburgh is the capital of this country.
What is Scotland? The unicorn is Scotland’s national animal.
The candle that is always elevated and usually in this position on the menorah is used to light the other eight candles during Hanukkah.
What is the middle? The middle candle is called the shamash, which means “attendant” or “helper candle.” The shamash can be another candle as long as it’s elevated.
This fabric design of crisscrossed colors and squares adorns everything from tablecloths to shirts and skirts during the holiday season.
What is plaid? Holiday plaid is usually a combination of red with green and/or black. It is based on the Scottish tartan, in which specific colors represent specific Scottish clans.
This was their standard uniform.
What is tuxedo? In addition to their look, their schtick included glitz, glamour, nonconformity, and playfully insulting one another on stage.
You can view Imelda Marcos’ shoe collection in this country.
What is the Philippines? Marcos denied having 3,000 pairs of shoes but admitted to more than 1,000. The story of her shoes made its way to the Broadway musical Here Lies Love.
These are the world’s best-selling cookies.
What are Oreos? They were introduced in 1912, and they’ve maintained their popularity for more than a century.
This is the world’s largest country by area.
What is Russia? Canada is the second-largest in landmass, followed by China. The United States is in fourth place.
These are the most popular two health-related New Year resolutions in the United States.
What are losing weight and exercising? Other top resolutions include getting organized, quitting smoking, and living life to the fullest.
Don’t stand under this unless you want to get kissed.
What is mistletoe? This treasured holiday tradition dates back to AD 1 and was started by the Celtic Druids.
These three were the core of the Rat Pack.
Who are Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr.? The group also included Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop.
Visit this island country by flying into its capital city, Kingston.
What is Jamaica? While visiting, you can sample jerk dishes and listen to reggae music.
This is the other dry ingredient in Mexican wedding cookies, along with sugar and flour.
What are nuts? You can use almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, or pistachios.
This character in Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women wants to be a writer.
Who is Jo (March)? The character is based on Alcott.
This number is symbolic to the celebration of Kwanzaa.
What is seven? Kwanzaa has seven letters, is celebrated for seven days, includes seven principles, and is represented by seven primary symbols.
Typically found in gardens, you might also place a grouping of these “little people” indoors as holiday decor.
What are gnomes? They add a little whimsy to your surroundings.