U.S History & Civics
This branch of government interprets the laws.
What is the judicial branch?
In “Home Alone” Kevin McAllister defends his house from 2 burglars known by this nickname.
Who are the Wet Bandits?
Before becoming President, this Founding Father signed the Constitution and also enjoyed Philadelphia’s lively holiday Markets.
Who is James Madison?
After Jesus’ birth, the Holy Family fled to this country to escape King Herod.
What is Egypt?
This city hosts the famous “Southern Lights” at Waterfront Park, featuring millions of lights along the Ohio River.
What is Louisville?
The territory that the U.S purchased from France in 1803?
What is the Louisiana Territory?
This country is credited with popularizing the modern decorated Christmas tree tradition in the 1500s.
What is Germany?
George Washington’s troops once celebrated Christmas during a harsh winter at this encampment—though “festive” might be an overstatement.
What is Valley Forge?
The Gospel that includes the story of the shepherds is Luke; the Gospel that includes the Magi is this one.
A town in this Great Lakes state is known for Bronner’s, the world’s largest Christmas store, open 365 days a year.
What is Michigan?
This 1804-1806 expedition, commissioned by President Jefferson, mapped the Louisiana Territory.
What is the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
In the “Santa Claus” Scott Calvin becomes Santa after doing this to the original Santa.
What is causing him to fall off the roof?
He penned “Poor Richard’s Almanack,” which included seasonal sayings still quoted around Christmastime.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
This emperor’s census decree led Joseph and Mary to travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem, setting the stage for the Nativity.
Who is Caesar Augustus?
The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree tradition began in this decade, started by construction workers.
What are the 1930's?
This President signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, outlawing discrimination in public places and employment.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?
This 1946 classic film stars George Bailey, a man shown what life would be like if he'd never been born.
What is “It's a Wonderful Life”?
Thomas Jefferson was known for hosting elegant holiday dinners at this Virginia home, decorated simply in the colonial tradition.
What is Monticello?
The lyrics of this hymn were written by the same author of Amazing Grace, though it is not nearly as famous.
What is “Joy to the World”?
This New England state’s town of Kennebunkport hosts “Christmas Prelude,” famous for its lobster trap tree lighting.
What is Maine?
This 1787 compromise created a bicameral Congress with proportional representation in the other.
What is the Great Compromise?
In the "Polar Express", the boy receives this item from Santa as "the first gift of Christmas".
What is a silver bell?
This Founding Father and future president signed the law making Christmas a federal holiday.
Who is Ulysses S. Grant?
The infancy narrative in Matthew repeatedly cites Old Testament prophecies; the phrase “Out of Egypt I called my son” is drawn from this prophetic book.
What is Hosea?
This state’s town of Santa Claus receives over 20,000 letters every year addressed to Saint Nick.
What is Indiana?