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Mitchell Fariss

Nov 28, 2016

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Incredibly, the holiday season has arrived once again. That means Christmas Carols will be traveling the radio waves, last-minute shopping trips to the mall will become increasingly frequent and school will finally be let out for the semester. Yet, how often do we see something holiday-related and understand its true origins? The following is a list of random holiday trivia questions designed to be both fun and enlightening in explaining some little-known facts about the happiest time of the year. If you ace it, consider yourself a true holiday expert -- the questions increase in difficulty as the quiz progresses, with the last two questions being nearly impossible (in my opinion, at least). Happy holidays to all!

1. How would one say "Merry Christmas" in German?

a. Vrolijk Kerstfeest

b. Frohe Weinachten

c. Joyeux Noël

d. Krismas chibai

2. What is the best selling Christmas song of all time and also the best selling single in any genre of music?

a. All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey (1994)

b. The Christmas Song - Nat Cole King (1946)

c. White Christmas - Bing Crosby (1942)

d. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Judy Garland (1944)

3. Which U.S. President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?

a. George Washington

b. Abraham Lincoln

c. Andrew Johnson

d. Woodrow Wilson

4. The pilgrims dined with what tribe of Indians on the first Thanksgiving?

a. Sioux

b. Winnebago

c. Apache

d. Wampanoag

5. The best selling holiday movie of all time is:

a. A Christmas Story (1983)

b. How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

c. Home Alone (1990)

d. Love Actually (2003)

6. How long does it take the typical Christmas tree to grow before it's sold?

a. 5 years

b. 10 years

c. 15 years

d. 20 years

7. Where was the first reference to a Christmas tree made back in 1531?

a. Germany

b. Israel

c. France

d. Norway

8. Which civilization would have its children fill their stockings for the God Odin's eight-legged horse Sleipnir?

a. Ancient Rome

b. Ancient Greece

c. The Vikings

d. Ancient Egypt

9. The busiest shopping day of the year is:

a. Black Friday

b. The Saturday before Christmas

c. Christmas Eve

d. Christmas Day

10. According to modern-day research, when was Jesus most likely born?

a. March

b. September

c. November

d. December

11. The first state to recognize Christmas, in 1836, was:

a. Alabama

b. Georgia

c. Louisiana

d. South Carolina

12. In which country does the leader of a group of carolers carry a "steaua," or a large wooden star?

a. Romania

b. Brazil

c. Russia

d. Latvia

13. Christmas Island, a territory owned by Australia, has approximately how many people?

a. 1,000

b. 1,500

c. 2,000

d. 2,500

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2. What is the best selling Christmas song of all time and also the best selling single in any genre of music?

3. Which U.S. President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?

4. The pilgrims dined with what tribe of Indians on the first Thanksgiving?

5. The best selling holiday movie of all time is:

6. How long does it take the typical Christmas tree to grow before it's sold?

7. Where was the first reference to a Christmas tree made back in 1531?

8. Which civilization would have its children fill their stockings for the God Odin's eight-legged horse Sleipnir?

9. The busiest shopping day of the year is:

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11. The first state to recognize Christmas, in 1836, was:

12. In which country does the leader of a group of carolers carry a "steaua," or a large wooden star?

13. Christmas Island, a territory owned by Australia, has approximately how many people?

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There are plenty of obstacles that come when taking care of kids, but it's a very rewarding experience.

1. You get excited when the parents purchase season passes to the pool.

2. You've become friends with the stay-at-home moms in town.

3. You get a chance to eat "kid foods" again.

4. You've traded in your cute purse for a large tote bag.

5. You have at least one car seat in your backseat.

6. Their nap time is your happy time.

7. Lunch time can be a disaster.

8. You have to play the same board games repeatedly.

9. You catch yourself using the same lines your parents once told you.

10. Your "mom-mode" kicks in at times.

11. Your heart melts a little when they do something cute.

You'll never find any souvenirs with your name on it

1. You know you are up next when the teacher pauses while taking attendance

2. When “I’m going to do my very best to make sure I know all your names” is said, it may or may be an empty promise

3. “Wow! That sounds so cool! Where is your family from?”

4. You dread when people ask you to repeat your name over and over because it “sounds so cool when you say it”

5. There’s a 50/50 chance that your name will come back either correct or incorrect at Starbucks

6. People try to find shorter, easier nicknames for you instead of calling you by your actual name

7. When someone famous or fictional character shares your name, you get so happy

8. “What’s your name?” “It’s [name]” “I’m sorry, what was it again?”

9. You’ve pretty much seen every misspelling and heard every mispronunciation of your name throughout your life

10. When you find another person with an “ethnic” sounding name, you both get excited

11. Despite the struggles, your name is pretty unique… just like you

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1. “Oh, so you/your family are immigrants!”

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3. “Do you speak Puerto Rican?”

4. “You look too light/dark to be Puerto Rican.”

5. “Do I need my passport to go to Puerto Rico?”

6. “Geez, you are obsessed with your flag. We get it, you’re Puerto Rican.”

7. “Why are you so loud?”

8. “So does your family know English?”

9. “Oh my god, Puerto Ricans are so spicy.”

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