Music, Radio, and Entertainment
What 1949 holiday song made Gene Autry the first artist to sell over a million copies of a Christmas record?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
What were rubber slip-on coverings worn over shoes in snow called?
Galoshes
What winter dessert is made with suet, dried fruit, and spices, and dates back to Victorian times?
Plum pudding
What type of sled had curved metal runners and a wooden seat?
A Flexible Flyer
What winter job involved removing ashes from the fireplace or stove?
Cleaning the ash pan
Which crooner was nicknamed “The Voice” and known for smooth winter ballads?
Frank Sinatra
What was the name of the thick, one-piece winter underwear worn by children?
Long johns
What winter beverage was traditionally made with eggs, milk, sugar, and nutmeg?
Eggnog
What winter sport became popular in the U.S. after WWII and involved sliding stones on ice?
Curling
What did families place under doors to block cold air?
Draft snakes / draft stoppers
What winter-themed musical starred Judy Garland as Dorothy and was often replayed on TV during winter months?
The Wizard of Oz
What was the name of the knitted winter headwear with a pom-pom on top?
A toque or knit cap
What soup was considered a winter staple and often homemade from leftover bones?
Bone broth / homemade chicken soup
What was the name of the thick ice blocks once delivered to homes before refrigerators?
Ice blocks
What heavy material were winter curtains often made of?
Velvet or wool
What 1954 song about snow became a staple of winter radio playlists, sung by Rosemary Clooney?
Snow
What winter accessory was commonly stored in coat pockets to keep hands warm?
Hand warmers
What fruit was considered a luxury winter treat and often given in stockings?
Oranges
What phrase was shouted when children warned others that ice might break?
“Don’t go out there!”
What tabletop game involving letters became popular in the 1940s?
Scrabble
Before television was widespread, what type of dramatic radio programs were families glued to during winter evenings?
Radio serials / radio dramas
What metal object was often placed in beds to warm the sheets before bedtime?
A bed warmer
What winter snack was commonly made on stovetops using oil and kernels?
Popcorn
What did people sprinkle on icy sidewalks before modern de-icers?
Sand, ash, or cinders
What phrase described sitting close together for warmth?
“Huddling up”