Co-op History
North Central Electric Cooperative was founded in this year.
1936
This 2004 animated Christmas feature was an adaptation of an illustrated storybook by Chris Van Allsburg, the same author who created “Jumanji.”
What is “The Polar Express”?
In “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Grandma had been drinking too much of this festive holiday beverage.
What is eggnog?
In “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, the carolers threaten to stay put until they receive this proper English dish.
What is figgy pudding?
The Rockettes perform their Christmas spectacular, high kicks and all, in this famous New York theater.
What is Radio City Music Hall?
NCE formed a cooperative shared services and management federation in this year.
1998
In 1994’s “The Santa Clause,” Tim Allen’s character takes over as Santa after this accident kills the original Santa Clause.
What is falling off a roof?
This ex-Beatle wrote and recorded “Wonderful Christmastime” in 1980 for his second solo album.
Who is Paul McCartney?
Consumers buy an estimated two million of these sugary Christmas loaves each year, a surprising amount for a dessert many people love to hate.
What is fruitcake?
This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America.
What is a poinsettia?
The number of general managers who have worked for NCE since its incorporation.
Six
In this cinematic holiday heart warmer, George Bailey receives a visit from an angel who helps him realize the importance of his own existence.
What is “It’s a Wonderful Life?”
These barnyard beasts kept time for a humble percussionist in the Christmas carol, “The Little Drummer Boy”.
What are the ox and lamb?
These classic Christmas sweets begin as striped loaves before a machine pulls and twists it into thin, hook-shaped treats.
What are candy canes?
The tradition of using a decorated tree as a symbol of Christmas began in this European country.
What is Germany?
On May 11, 1935, FDR signed Executive Order No. 7037 establishing this administration, paving the way for electric co-ops and rural electrification.
Rural Electrification Administration (REA)
In the classic stop-motion animation Christmas special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” Hermie the Elf would rather be this as an occupation.
What is a dentist?
The lyrics to this timeless Christmas song describe a wintery ride in a one-horse open sleigh, but never once mention the word “Christmas.”
What is “Jingle Bells”?
One of the key flavors in eggnog is this aromatic spice, often sprinkled on top as a garnish.
What is nutmeg?
A witch drops presents down chimneys in this European country’s Christmas traditions.
What is Italy?
This is the original name North Central Electric operated under following its incorporation.
North Central Farm Bureau Electric Cooperative
The actor who plays long-suffering Clark Griswold in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” is this original SNL cast member.
Who is Chevy Chase?
Spotify has a playlist featuring 100 different versions of this holiday bop, which was originally written and recorded by 1980s Brit Pop duo Wham!
What is “Last Christmas”?
These are the four major food groups for elves in the Christmas film “Elf”.
What are candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup?
The Ukrainian legend of this crawling creature inspired the Christmas tradition of hiding a similarly shaped ornament on the tree in its honor.
What is a spider?