SBS History
In what year was SBS founded?
1887
What song tops Billboard's list of the greatest of all time holiday 100 songs?
“All I Want For Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey
What word for the holiday season derives from an ancient Germanic pagan holiday?
Yuletide (or Yule)
In the TV special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” what three words best describe the Grinch?
Stink, stank, stunk
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
Coca-Cola
Who was the Firm Chairman before Tom McCarron?
Jim Bartlett
“Mele Kalikimaka” means “Merry Christmas” in what language?
Hawaiian
In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?
Turkey
According to the Buddy the Elf, what are the four main food groups?
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
Are the Hanukkah candles lit from right to left or left to right?
Right to left
Who was the last judge President Jimmy Carter appointed to the federal bench?
Norman Ramsey
What song was initially condemned by the Roman Catholic Church for allegedly portraying an adulterous affair?
“I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”
Who was the first U.S. President to recognize Hanukkah?
Jimmy Carter
Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks
Who created the first electric light Christmas display?
Thomas Edison
What former SBS attorney was the United States Attorney for the District of Maryland and later a judge on Maryland's highest Court?
Lynne Bataglia
In what year was Adam Sandler’s “The Chanukah Song” originally performed?
1994
What 225-ton gift was given to the United States by the French on Christmas in 1886?
The Statue of Liberty
The movie Miracle on 34th Street is based on a real-life department store. What is it?
Macy's
What do many Japanese people eat for Christmas?
KFC fried chicken
What Maryland governor was a former SBS attorney?
Albert Ritchie
Who is the singer of the 1964 song "Holly Jolly Christmas"?
Burl Ives
What Roman holiday held from December 17th to the 23rd had a large influence on how Christmas was celebrated?
Saturnalia
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
How many ghosts appear in A Christmas Carol?
Four ghosts