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Hanukkah is observed for this many nights and days.

What is 8?

100

King's speech "Why I Am Opposed to the War in Vietnam," was recorded on vinyl and earned him this high honor.

What is a Grammy?

100

In Spanish: "Es Una Vida Maravillosa"

What is "It's A Wonderful Life"?

100

This American professional basketball player from Akron, Ohio was born December 30, 1984. During his career, he has put up 38,024 points- but that still doesn't make him the GOAT. 

Who is Lebron James?

100

January 1, 1863: Abe Lincoln delivers this address

What is the Emancipation Proclamation?

200

85% of Americans report celebrating THIS winter holiday every year.

What is Christmas?

200

King was arrested 29 times for acts of civil disobedience- facing punishment such as being jailed in THIS CITY for driving 30 miles per hour in a 25-mile-per-hour zone.

What is Montgomery, Alabama?

200

In French: "Une Histoire de Noël"

What is a Christmas Story?

200

This Hollywood Actor that made his directorial debut with the film "A Star is Born", was born January 5th. He has a wide versatility of roles, stretching from Silver Linings Playbook to The Hangover.

Who is Bradley Cooper?

200

January 15, 1870 - The first use of THIS to symbolize the Democratic Party in America appeared in Harper's Weekly.

What is a donkey?

300

This is an annual celebration going through December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu.

What is Kwanzaa?

300

Martin Luther wasn’t actually what was on MLK's birth certificate. The future civil rights leader was born with THIS first name.

What is Michael?

300

In Italian: "A Casa Da Solo"

What is Home Alone?

300

This country singer, actress, and theme-park-owner, was born on January 19th. In 2020, she made a $1 million donation to Vanderbilt to help fund pandemic-related research projects. 

Who is Dolly Parton?

300

January 13, 1898: French author Emile Zola published THIS letter.

What is "J'Accuse"?

400

For Jesus's birth, the 3 magi were believed to bring him these 3 gifts.

What is gold, frankincense and myrrh?

400

King attended this liberal arts college in Atlanta at age 15

What is Morehouse College?

400

In Hawaiian: "he mele Kalikimaka"

What is "A Christmas Carol"?

400

This United States politician, born January 19th, is known for having served as a Mayor of South Bend, Indiana and is currently the US Secretary of Transportation.

Who is Pete Buttigieg?

400

January 14, 1943: This president and This Prime Minister met at Casablanca in Morocco to work on strategy during World War II. 

Who is Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill?

500

This object is a 12-foot sphere that weighs 11,875 pounds and is covered with 2,688 Waterford Crystals.

What is the Times Square Ball?

500

On October 14, 1964, Martin Luther King won this for combating racial inequality through nonviolent resistance.

What is the Nobel Peace Prize?

500

In Danish: "Nisse"

What is "Elf?"

500

'Moral' diplomacy is a form of diplomacy proposed by this US President, born December 28th.

Who is Woodrow Wilson?

500

January 22, 1905: Five hundred protesting Russian workers were killed by the troops of Czar Nicholas II in St. Petersburg. The event became known as THIS.

What is Bloody Sunday?