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Frederick in December
THS CS
100
The fruit of the tree that the partridge was in in the song "The 12 Days of Christmas"?
What is a pear?
100
He stole all of the toys (and much more) from Whoville
Who is the Grinch (that Stole Christmas)?
100
Scrooge’s first name
What is Ebenezer?
100
The last day of school for FCPS students before the 2023 Holiday Break
What is Friday, Dec 22?
100
The principal of THS
Who is Mrs. Smith
200
The sweet treat originally created to keep children quiet during church.
What is the Candy Cane?
200
Geoffrey, the longtime mascot of the currently-defunct retailer Toys "R" Us, was this kind of animal.
What is a giraffe?
200
The big bad snowy guy Rudolph had to avoid
Who is the Abominable Snowman?
200
The number of (school) days FCPS students have off for Winter Break
What is six?
200
This popular language is taught in Foundations of Computer Science and is used heavily in industry for data science
What is Python?
300
The most popular seasonal drink on the menu of Seattle-based chain Starbucks.
What is the Pumpkin Spice Latte?
300
Ralphie wanted one, but was constantly being reminded that "you'll shoot your eye out kid"
What is "an official Red Ryder Carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle" (or a b-b gun)?
300
It brings Frosty to life
What is the magic hat?
300
During the Holiday Season, these make Frederick Downtown especially festive.
What are lights?
300
The largest curricular department at THS
What is CTE?
400
Generally agreed to have originated in medieval Britain, where the upper classes were the only ones with access to the milk, sherry, and eggs required to make this drink, it began as an exclusive beverage.
What is eggnog?
400
This type of novelty calendar inspired by Christian tradition is popular around the holidays and involves opening a little present each day in December leading up to Christmas Day on the 25th (Hint: They’re often chocolate or toys, but you can also find them with cheese…)
What is Advent? [or Advent Calendar]
400
Mary and Joseph's mode of travel
What is a donkey?
400
"Sailing Through the Winter Solstice" happens at this location in downtown Frederick during December
What is Carrol Creek?
400
They teach Computer Science at Tuscarora High
Who are Mr. DeMaille and Mrs. Bishop?
500
The festive dish made in the United Kingdom by wrapping sausages in bacon.
What is "Pigs in a Blanket"?
500
This quintessential puzzle game is the 4th most purchased toy in the world.
What is the Rubix cube?
500
This reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day
What is Cupid?
500
This procession, which dates back to the 1980s, features Christmas characters of German origin as a nod to Frederick’s ties to the European country.
What is the Kris Kringle Procession/Parade?
500
They include courses in small- and large-animal veterinary science and horticulture.
What is AG Sci? [also, Agricultural Science]
600
In 1931, this company, known for its drinks, helped rebrand Santa's image from spooky to jolly.
What is coca-cola?
600
In 1972, this video arcade game was the first ever produced
What is Pong?
600
The name for an animal feeding trough
What is a manger?
600
It falls from the bridge across Carrol Creek at midnight on New Years Eve
What is the [Frederick] Key?
600
Hosted by the THS senior class, this event allowed childen to visit with Santa, make holiday crafts, have cookies and cocoa, and more
What is Santa's Workshop?