Henry L.onOctober 10, 2008 What television show in 1951 aired the first televised broadcast of the Christmas tree lighting at Rockefeller Center? What television show in 1951 aired the first televised broadcast of the Christmas tree lighting at Rockefeller Center?
Henry L.onOctober 9, 2008 What river did George Washington cross during the Revolutionary War on Christmas night in 1776? What river did George Washington cross during the Revolutionary War on Christmas night in 1776?
Henry L.onOctober 8, 2008 George Frederick Handel’s great Christmas oratorio, “The Messiah,” was first performed in 1742. Where did this first performance take place? George Frederick Handel's great Christmas oratorio, "The Messiah," was first performed in 1742. Where did this first performance take place?
Henry L.onOctober 7, 2008 “Yule Lads” are a traditional part of an Icelandic Christmas. What are Yule Lads? "Yule Lads" are a traditional part of an Icelandic Christmas. What are Yule Lads?
Henry L.onOctober 6, 2008 According to Greek myth, malicious goblins called Kallikantzaros played troublesome pranks during Christmas time. What did the Greeks do to keep these lore-based creatures away? According to Greek myth, malicious goblins called Kallikantzaros played troublesome pranks during Christmas time. What did the Greeks do to…
Henry L.onOctober 5, 2008 Which well known author of fantasy fiction also wrote a book entitled “The Father Christmas Letters?” Which well known author of fantasy fiction also wrote a book entitled "The Father Christmas Letters?"
Henry L.onOctober 4, 2008 Which of the 12 stories from the collection, “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes,” takes place during the Christmas season? Which of the 12 stories from the collection, "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes," takes place during the Christmas season?
Henry L.onOctober 3, 2008 Part of the pleasure of eating Christmas pudding is finding a trinket that predicts your future. What will your future hold if you find a coin? Part of the pleasure of eating Christmas pudding is finding a trinket that predicts your future. What will your future hold if you find a coin?
Henry L.onOctober 2, 2008 In ancient Scandinavia, what was Christmas mistletoe associated with? In ancient Scandinavia, what was Christmas mistletoe associated with?