Yuletide Tunes
Every year, Mariah Carey reminds us that all she wants for Christmas is this.
What is you?
This company is credited with popularizing Santa Claus' modern appearance, red suit and all, with a 1930s advertising campaign for their iconic soft drinks.
What is the Coca Cola Company?
This Third Century Turkish-born monk wandered the countryside giving to the sick and poor, serving as the real-world inspiration for Santa Claus.
Who is St. Nicholas?
After witnessing the Christmas spirit of Whoville, the Grinch's heart grew this many sizes larger.
What is three?
You can expect to find this deep-voiced family member jogging through the park, lounging with Yvonne and Craig, or causing trouble during a men's night.
Who is (Uncle) Kenneth 'Kenny' ''Ken" M. Reed?
You might have a White Christmas this year, but this is the color Christmas that Elvis will be having without you.
What is a Blue Christmas?
This is the name of Santa's reindeer missing from the following list: "Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen."
Who is Vixen?
Santa Claus rewards the good boys and girls across the land with presents every Christmas, while this half-man, half-goat creature from Eastern European folklore is said to punish the children who have misbehaved.
Who is Krampus?
In "A Charlie Brown Christmas", this character's modest home wins the neighborhood lights and display contest.
Who is Snoopy?
Who is Andrew 'Andy' Reed?
Finish the lyric from Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree":
"You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear
Voices singing, let's be jolly
Deck the halls with [_____] of holly"
What is [boughs]?
According to The Guinness Book of World Records, this famous Christmas tune became the first-ever song played in space during NASA's Gemini 6A space flight on December 16, 1965.
What is "Jingle Bells"?
This country began the beloved tradition of putting up Christmas trees to celebrate the holiday season.
What is Germany?
Finish this line from "It's a Wonderful Life": "Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his [______]."
What is [wings]?
Had enough of this winter weather? You might consider traveling to this warm destination- also Nana's favorite vacation spot.
What is Aruba?
Bing Crosby informs us that this is the thing to say on a bright Hawaiian Christmas day.
What is Mele Kalikimaka?
In Japan, it's tradition for locals to enjoy Christmas dinner from this American fast food chain.
What is Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)?
On Christmas Day 1776, this national hero led the Continental Army across the Delaware River in a surprise attack on the British, which helped pave the way for American independence.
Who is George Washington?
In the 1964 animated film "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", this is the profession that Hermey the misfit elf wishes he could be instead.
What is a dentist?
This Carolinian has been compared to Jeff Probst for his uncanny ability to host games during family parties.
Who is (Uncle) Jack Reed?
In the 1970 Christmas hit "Feliz Navidad", José Feliciano wishes us "Próspero año y felicidad", translated to English as this.
What is "A prosperous New Year and happiness"?
This is the number you get if you add up every single gift mentioned in "The Twelve Days of Christmas". (Take your time- you may want to break out a calculator for this one.)
What is 364?
'Noel', or "noël', a French word used often throughout the Christmas season, is derived from the Latin word 'natalis', which means this.
What is 'birth; to be born'?
This film stood as the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time for 28 years, before being dethroned by Illumination's animated remake of The Grinch in 2018.
What is "Home Alone"?
Donna Akins famously said that this family member was "the only normal one" to attend the Mannett-Azar camping trip. Perhaps it was because this individual didn't throw any marshmallows into the fire, take prolonged naps, or avoid going to breakfast.
Who is Sarah A. Mannett?