Holiday Trivia - How To Play

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Holiday Trivia - How To Play

By Nikolas Asmussen

Story Published: Oct 30, 2009 at 2:52 PM MST

Story Updated: Nov 19, 2009 at 12:24 PM MST

NewsChannel 5 wants you to win big in November with Two Chances each night!

Every weeknight between November 2nd and November 27th NewsChannel 5 will be giving away two gift baskets every night. The baskets contain hundreds of dollars of prizes from local businesses including Riddles Jewelry, High Strung Beads, Dragonfly Drygoods, Ashley Furniture, Boston's Pizza, Taco Johns, Candy Masterpiece, Baker Bobs, In Cahoots For Tea, and The Holiday Village Mall.

You can win one of these baskets by playing our Holiday Trivia Contest! Here's how it works;

  • Watch NewsChannel 5 at 6pm or 10pm and look for the Holiday Trivia Question.
  • If you don't know the answer you can find on KFBB.com after the question is given.
  • Send us your answer by filling out this form, or by using Twitter, and tweeting your answer to @KFBB

The first correct answer will win! Winners will be notified on the next business day.

F.A.Q.

When should I send in my answer?

You can send in your answer as soon as you see the question on NewsChannel 5's newscast.

Where can I find the Trivia Hint?

The hint will appear as a banner and in the stories on KFBB.com shortly after the question is given. The hint will not be on the home page of KFBB.com. You must click on one of the stories to find it. The hint will only display for a short time after each question is given on the NewsChannel 5 Newscast.

Does it matter if I enter using the website or Twitter?

No. Entries from both sources will be considered. The prize will be given to the first correct answer, indifferent of what source it comes from.

How will I be notified if I have won?

If you enter via KFBB.com you will be contacted using the information you submit with your answer. If you enter via Twitter a direct message will be sent to you. Winners will also be posted on this web page.

Can I enter more than once?

You may enter once per question. You are encouraged to enter each night during both the 6pm and 10pm Newscasts, until you win. However each household may only win one Gift Pack.

Who can I contact with questions?

Please send an email to contest@kfbb.com. Please do not inquire if your entry has won. Winners will be notified and posted on this web page.

WINNERS & ANSWERS

Date/Time

Question

Answer

Winner

November 2nd 6pm

In what year did the first American Thanksgiving celebration take place

1621

Kathy Kuntz

November 2nd 10pm

Where was the first American Thanksgiving celebration held?

Plymouth, Mass.

Amber Erickson

November 3rd 6pm

How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?

Three days

Aloha Shortman

November 3rd 10pm

Who encouraged Abraham Lincoln to set aside the last Thursday in November for Thanksgiving?

Sarah Josepha Hale

Susan Combs

November 4th 6pm

Which state produces the most turkeys annually?

North Carolina

Gene Shalz

November 4th 10pm

Which country consumes the most turkey per year per capita?

Israel

June Kennedy

November 5th 6pm

The real St. Nick was born in what modern day country?

Turkey

Gina Farrenkopf

November 5th 10pm

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was created as a promotion for what department store?

Montgomery Ward

Chasity Vails

November 6th 6pm

What's the name of George Bailey's guardian angel in the movie "It's a Wonderful Life?"

Clarence

Chris Lehrkamp

November 9th 6pm

What is the first name of Scrooge?

Ebenezer

Terry McKeever

November 9th 10pm

Who once stole Christmas?

The Grinch

Nick Clement

November 10th 6pm

Who was the author of A Christmas Carol?

Charles Dickens

Brian Lewis

November 10th 10 pm

Which country was the first to use the tradition of Christmas trees?

Germany

Linda Jennings

November 11th 6pm

Until 1954 Veterans day was known as what?

Armistice Day

Valerie McClellan

November 11th 10pm

What Year Did congresses declare Veterans day (then Armistice Day) a holiday?

1938

Darci Chylik

November 12th 6pm

What classic Carol mentions “The Feast of Steven” now commonly called Boxing Day?

Good King Wenceslas

Cindey Swisher

November 12th 10pm

When is Boxing Day?

December 26

Jim Ramsbacher

November 13th 6pm

Which Christmas song holds the credit as the most-selling Christmas single of all time?

White Christmas

Thomas Wedmore

November 13th 6pm

Where did the kissing under the mistletoe tradition begin?

Scandinavia

William O'Donnell

November 16th 6pm

Which state was the first to recognize Christmas as a holiday?

Alabama

Doug Evans

November 16th10pm

Who wrote the music of the classic ballet “The Nutcracker”

Tchaikovsky

Monica Ramirez

November 17th 6pm

When was The Nutcracker was first performed?

December 19, 1892

Candi Shalz

November 17th 10pm

In the 1920’s what beverage company adopted the Santa Claus figure for a winter advertising promotion?

Coca-Cola Company

Abbie Smith

November 18th 6pm

Who directed the Peanuts special “A Charlie Brown Christmas?”

Bill Melendez

Maranna Dean

November 18th 10pm

How many times is the name Santa Claus used in "the Night Before Christmas"?

Zero

Erin Clement

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