History of the Holiday Season

Santa Claus

Which of the following is a well known and popular saint from the 300's?

• Santa Claus

• Odin

• Sinterklass

• Saint Nicholas

Santa Claus

to represent with a painting or description

• prosper

• depict

• icon

Frosty

Which of the following is a false?

• "Frosty the Snowman" was sung by Gene Autry in 1950.

• "Frosty the Snowman" is based on a Little Golden Book of the same name.

• "Frosty the Snowman" reached #7 on the pop chart list.

Frosty

Which of the following statements is an opinion?

• In 1969, Rankin/Bass produced an animated Christmas special featuring Frosty the Snowman.

• "Frosty the Snowman" featured the voices of Jimmy Durante & Jackie Vernon.

• "Frosty the Snowman" has aired on CBS every year since 1969.

• "Frosty the Snowman" is the fourth best family holiday special.

Rudolph

Who wrote the story "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer"?

• Gene Autry

• Glenn Miller

• Woody Guthrie

• Robert L. May

Rudolph

Which singer recorded the most recognizable version of the song?

• Gene Autry

• Glenn Miller

• Elvis Presley

• Buddy Holly

Black Friday

What event would Macy's Department Store use as a way to jump start the Christmas gift buying season?

• a musical performance by their staff every year

• the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

• the early opening of an ice skating rink, which was next door to Macy's

Black Friday

Black Friday has become known as what?

• a sacred religious holiday, honored by millions

• a national holiday, the only day of the year when no businesses are open

• the busiest shopping day of the year

Christmas Television

The company which made many of the most beloved Christmas specials was

• Paramount

• Universal Studios

• Desilu Productions

• Rankin/Bass Animated Entertainment

Christmas Television

Typically, many of the most beloved Christmas specials used what as a starting point?

• the Biblical Christmas narrative

• a well known Christmas song

• a picture from a Christmas card

• an old Christmas poem