University of Utah
This man was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine while a professor at the U. He also has a road named after him.
Who is...Mario Capecchi
The song “Harambee” emphasizes unity and is often sung during this winter holiday...
What is...Kwanzaa
What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
The Grinch
What candy was first made in the US that is now globally used during Christmas celebrations?
What is...the Candy Cane
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
What is...Germany.
The Block U on the hill was first built in what year?
What is...1907.
This upbeat song celebrates the Jewish Festival of Lights and was made famous by Adam Sandler.
What is... “The Hanukkah Song”?
Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express film?
Who is...Tom Hanks
What was the last can of food that the Grinch stole?
What is...Can of who hash
What country do we have to thank for Ugly Christmas Sweater Party?
What is...Canada.
What was University of Utah called in 1850 when it was established?
What is...the University of Deseret
This classic tune is played worldwide at midnight on New Year’s Eve to ring in the new year.
What is... “Auld Lang Syne”
In the movie Home Alone, where is the family going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
What is...Paris.
What traditional Hanukkah food is fried in oil to symbolize the miracle of the oil?
What are...Latkes
What do the seven candles on the Kinara represent for Kwanzaa?
(Clue: The Seven (INSERT WORD) of Kwanzaa)
What is...The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa
For your information, the seven principles are: Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), Imani (Faith).
What year did the University of Utah Hospital perform the first artificial heart transplant?
What is...1982
Which Christmas song holds the record as the best-selling single of all time?
What is...White Christmas by Bing Crosby
What was the name of the animated Adam Sandler comedy centered on Hanukkah?
What is...Eight Crazy Nights
Which tropical fruit is frequently included in Kwanzaa meals to honor African heritage?
What are...Plantains.
What do the 12 grapes that people in Spain eat at on New Year’s Eve represent?
What is...each grape represents good luck for each of the 12 months of the coming year.
(Other acceptable answer: 12 months of the year)
In what two sports has the U of U won the most championships?
What are....Skiing and gymnastics
This famous Oakland rapper recorded both “So You Wanna Be a Gangsta” and “The Hanukkah Song”
Too $hort
What’s the name of the giant snow monster who guards the North Pole in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
What is...The Bumble
(Other acceptable answer: Abominable Snowman)
Which root vegetable was historically stored and eaten during winter solstice feasts in Northern Europe?
What are...Turnips
(Other acceptable answer: Parsnips)
What ancient festival celebrated the winter solstice in Rome?
What is...Saturnalia, honoring the god Saturn with feasts and gift-giving.