HISTORY
NATO was founded, post WWII and in reaction to Soviet Russia. Where did this year's summit meeting take place?
London/ United Kingdom
Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote The Little House on the Prairie series. The 6th book was called The ______ Winter.
Long Winter
Which movie is the theme for this year's Saks 5th Ave window display?
Frozen 2
How many days of Christmas are there, according the famous song?
12 days
Which Brooklyn neighborhood is known for their holiday lights display?
Dyker Heights
How many candles does a menorah hold?
9 candles
[8 candles, for the 8 days of the holiday, and 1 candle to light the other candles]
There is a picture book, about librarians during the holiday. What is the title? [It is a pun, on a famous Christmas poem]
Librarian's Night Before Christmas
This Netflix movie series involves a journalist falling in love with a European prince during the holidays. What is the title of the first movie?
A Christmas Prince
In the song, Christmas ______, fill in the blank [1 word only]:
Sir, I want to buy these ____ for my mama, please
It's Christmas Eve and these ____ are just her size
Could you hurry, sir, daddy says there's not much time
You see she's been sick for quite a while
And I know these ____ would make her smile
Shoes
What annual event does the New York Botanical Garden host, during the winter season?
Holiday Train Show
What day does Hanukkah start, this year?
December 22, 2019
In the Women's Murder Club, James Patterson named his holiday edition _____ Christmas. [Hint: It is a number.]
19th
This movie was released this November, and includes songs by George Michaels. [Hint: The title of the movie is the same as one of his songs]
Last Christmas
In the "I Have A Little Dreidel" song, fill in the blank:
My dreidel's always playful. It loves to dance and spin.
A happy game of dreidel, ____ ___ ___ ____ ____
Come play now, let's begin
Which bar has outdoor domed structures, where customers can eat and drink on the roof? This bar is only open during the winter.
Igloo Bar at 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar
While the Rockettes are known for the Christmas Spectacular show in Radio City Hall, they are not originally from NYC. Where was the company, originally founded?
St. Louis, Missouri [either city or state will allow for points]
Which NYC indie bookstore hosts an annual sale, where if you spend $75, you get a free tote?
Strand Bookstore
Vanessa Hudgens stars in this new Netflix holiday movie, about a knight and time travel.
The Knight Before Christmas
Which famous Christmas song from the '90s is getting its own documentary from Amazon?
All I Want For Christmas by Mariah Carey
Where is the only open-air rooftop skating rink in NYC?
The Rooftop at Pier 17 in South Street Seaport
[either the name of the Pier or the location will receive credit]
What year did the first NYC Times Square ball drop happen?
1907, to ring in 1908 [either answer is correct]
Elin Hilderbrand has written a holiday-related series. The books in the series are called _____ Street, _____ Stroll, _____ Storm, and _____ Solstice. Fill in the blank.
Winter
Who is the director for the Nightmare Before Christmas?
Henry Selick
[Tim Burton was only a producer/writer]
On the 9th day of Christmas, the gift your true love gives you is "9 _____________"
9 ladies dancing
Which country celebrates the New Year, first?
Any of the following countries will receive credit:
Samoa Islands, Tonga, and Kiribati