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Christmas Packet

Toss-Ups

The bad guy is covered in Silly String and defeated by little children - so one could make a convincing case for Billy and Betty (played by Pia Zadora) being the heroes. And Dropo makes a fine substitute and everybody's happy at the end, so the title really isn't appropriate. For ten points, name this movie which features Santa calling one of his reindeer "Nixon".

ANSWER : _SANTA CLAUS CONQUERS THE MARTIANS_
It involves dinosaurs, a hunchback, ice skating walruses, soul-singing camels, a tree whose ornaments segue into scenes, and a gorgeous light show. Songs include "We Three Kings", "Joy To The World", and "Carol of The Bells". And we get to learn the true meaning of "wassail". For ten points, name this Christmas special that also features "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" as performed by the California Raisins.

ANSWER : A _CLAYMATION CHRISTMAS_
Aaron Carter is the official marshal this year, and sponsors are AOL and Analytical Graphics. 2002 will be its forty-fifth year, and its been on the web since 1998. Scientific reports on the web site include studies on whether Santa's aged and how he gets down chimneys. For ten points, name this US-Canadian organization that works to track Santa every Christmas Eve in addition to its usual missile-tracking duties.

ANSWER : _NORAD_ (accept equivalents on early buzzes)
Stale TV specials. Charities. Singing Christmas carols. No parking spaces. Sending Christmas cards. Hangovers. Facing the in-laws. Five months of bills. And finding a Christmas tree. For ten points, these are, according to the singer Bob Rivers, what?

ANSWER : The _TWELVE PAINS OF CHRISTMAS_
Michael Stipe, Jay Mohr, and Dan Castellenata have some of the roles in this, with Ed Asner voicing Santa. Other characters besides the heroine include Martini the penguin and The Postman, who try to keep this dog from replacing Blitzen and saving Christmas. For ten points, name this Christmas special animated by Matt Groening (Gray-NING) and whose main character is voiced by Drew Barrymore.

ANSWER : _OLIVE, THE OTHER REINDEER_
It's such a popular town that it was referenced as the name of the production company for thirtysomething and My So-called Life. Its residents include one Congressional Medal of Honor winner - all of which is quite impressive, considering that it was just four acres on a RKO set. For ten points, name this setting of It's A Wonderful Life.

ANSWER : _BEDFORD FALLS_
He is NOT John Denver. Some of his co-stars at his own Christmas specials have included Tony Bennett, Bing Crosby, Lucille Ball, Neil Armstrong, Jimmy Durante, and Marilyn Monroe - but the one constant has been the US troops he's been entertaining. For ten points, name this former USO Entertainment Coordinator.

ANSWER : Bob _HOPE_
It started in 1982, when Washington beat Maryland, and ended in 2000, when Boston College whipped Arizona State. Navy got its last bowl win here when they beat California 42-38 in 1996. For ten points, name this game that used to feature Santa parachuting to midfield at the stadium for which the bowl game is named.

ANSWER : _ALOHA BOWL_
He was murdered in 1929 by his younger brother and became a famous martyr, while his crown was used as a symbol of Czech independence. During his rule, he built numerous churches and favored King Henry I of Germany as the heir of Charlemagne. For ten points, name this saint of Bohemia remembered in a Christmas carol.

ANSWER : King _WENCELAS_ (Accept "Vaclavor", the original spelling of the name)
They made the cover of Newsweek in December 1983 and were part of the space mission in 1985. They also were made official mascot of the 1992 and 1996 U.S. Olympic teams and were chosen as the subject of one of the stamps to commemorate the 1980s. Mildred, one of the earliest, sold for $20,000 in 1995. This is what happens when your toy causes riots in stores. For ten points, name this doll that charged an "adoption fee".

ANSWER : _CABBAGE PATCH KIDS_
He was an emigrant at six years old from Bavaria, and by twenty was covering wars of independence in Italy - moving on later to the Civil War. He moved on to politics in the United States, where he helped to turn popular sentiment against the Tweed Ring. For ten points, name this native of Morristown, New Jersey, known for creating Santa Claus along with Uncle Sam, the Tammany Tiger, and the political donkey and elephant.

ANSWER : Thomas _NAST_
One car. One coat. One boat. One dwelling. Lots of signed checks. One deed. And lots and lots and lots of jewelry - in particular, a ring. An impressive Christmas list, and given the way it's sung, one wouldn't be surprised if Santa granted all the wishes. For ten points, name this song redone by Madonna, but originally done by Eartha Kitt.

ANSWER : _SANTA BABY_
He's in his early 40s and says he got his start when his Christmas tree collapsed, destroying numerous Polish family heirlooms. Now his designs have their own peculiar charm and names like "Frozy Cozy", "Lotsa Loot", and "Hale and Hearty" For ten points, name this designer of expensive glass-blown ornaments.

ANSWER : Christopher _RADKO_
He sees a new experience and tries to recreate it. Good idea, except that he tries to recreate Christmas by kidnapping Santa and can only give out vaguely evil toys. But give him a break - he's The Pumpkin King and his experience is with Halloween Town. For ten points, name this hero of Tim Burton's A Nightmare Before Christmas.

ANSWER : Jack _SKELLINGTON_ (prompt on Nightmare
Its authorship is now in question, as a Vassar professor has now said that Henry Livingston, Jr., wrote it when it appeared in the Troy Journal in 1823. In any case, it was important for popular culture since it showed a change of Santa from a stern character into the happy man we love so much today. For ten points, name this famous poem originally called "Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas" and usually associated with Clement Clark Moore.

ANSWER : _TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS_ (accept "Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas" on an early buzz)
Its subject was a pole vaulter and magician, but he's more important for what he did in 1918. Facing the possibility of toys being declared nonessential and scrapped for the war effort, A.C. Gilbert brought his own Erector Sets to convince U.S. heads to keep toys since they were educational. And now his story is a Very Special CBS Movie featuring Jason Alexander. For ten points, name it.

ANSWER : _THE MAN WHO SAVED CHRISTMAS_ (prompt on A.C. Gilbert or Erector Sets)
They're still in business, despite the fact that their financial analysts have enough time to waste some time every year. In this 18th incarnation, they found that web shopping is sixty-nine percent more expensive, though one can get a good deal on five golden rings. Swans were down forty percent, while buying everything as described would cost $54, 951,34. Such is the fate of their Christmas Price Index. For ten points, name this Pittsburgh-based bank.

ANSWER : _PNC_ (accept Christmas Price Index before it's said)
He will not get votes from the Salvation Army since they have a Santa on every corner. Nor the department stores, nor the Christmas card, makers, nor the candy companies. Nor the AFL or the CIO. The toy manufacturers will have to lay off lots of people, who won't vote for him. And the district attorney is a Republican. Name this judge charged with determining whether or not Kris Kringle is truly Santa Claus.

ANSWER : Judge Henry X. _HARPER_
DO NOT confuse these two movies. One has a tagline that says "he's chillin' and killin', with a sequel entitled "Revenge of the Killer Mutant Snowman". The second, released about a year after, is a heartwarming story about a singer who dies in a car accident and comes back as a snowman to make things right with his son. For ten points, name the shared title, only one of which starred Michael Keaton.

ANSWER : _JACK FROST_
Sammy Davis, Jr., sends an ornament and we find out why Rudolph has a red nose. One little girl would rather be on Andy Williams' Christmas special. Sinatra comes in and sings a cartoon melody, while the King family does "Jingle Bells" and Donny and Marie sing Blue Christmas. Talk about a memorable Saturday Night Live skit. For ten points, name this character whose Christmas special included all of the above.

ANSWER : _GUMBY_ (prompt on Saturday Night Live, accept "Merry Christmas, Damnit!")
Blair, on her way to Peru with the Peace Corps, tells her parents that she won't make Christmas this year - giving Luther Krank an idea. Since the family spent $6,100 on Christmas year and had nothing to show for it, Luther convinces hife wife Nora to instead come with him on a Caribbean cruise - or at least until the town finds out. For ten points, name this Christmas novel by John Grisham.

ANSWER : _SKIPPING CHRISTMAS_
Kool and the Gang. Bananarama. Sting. Frankie Goes to Hollywood. Duran Duran. David Bowie. Spandau Ballet. Sir Bob Geldof. Trevor Horn. All of these artists sang on this hit. For ten points, name this 1984 song dedicated to famine relief in Africa, released under the name of Band Aid.

ANSWER : _DO THEY KNOW IT'S CHRISTMAS_
At Level One, people are gathered nicely around your piano. At Level Two, your ornaments are getting rearranged and playing "I Gotta Be Me" on the piano. At Level Three, hors d'oeuvres are being placed in the piano. At Level Four, most easily achieved with eggnog, the piano is missing and hors d'ouevres are smeared on guests' naked bodies. For ten points, name the columnist who proposed this Christmas party-rating scheme.

ANSWER : Dave _BARRY_
Their Christmas album is a mix of holiday favorites - "Frosty The Snowman", "We Three Kings", "White Christmas", and an a cappella version of "Auld Lang Syne" - as well as some originals, including three versions of their own Christmas hit, which deals with Santa and his souped-up sleigh. For ten points, name this group which released "Little Saint Nick" on thee album "Christmas Album".

ANSWER : _BEACH BOYS_ (prompt on "Christmas Album" or "Little Saint Nick")
Nell is getting a doll that laughs and cries and can open and shut her eyes - pretty standard. Will, on the other hand, is getting a hammer, tacks, a ball, and a whip. But both have been good so far, so the big guy has landed on the roof and will oblige them. For ten points, click, click, click your buzzers and tell me the name of this holiday song.

ANSWER : _UP ON THE HOUSETOP_

Bonuses

Yes, Virginia, this is a Christmas bonus. Ten each.

A) What was Virginia's last name?
ANSWER : _O'HANLON_

B) What was the New York newspaper that printed it?
ANSWER : _SUN_

C) The response mentions opening something to find out what makes its noise. What is it?
ANSWER : _RATTLE_
Identify the following songs from clues for 15 each. If you need lyrics, you'll get five.

A) The Gap used an instrumental version of this song for its holiday campaign last year. Friends are calling "Yoo Hoo!"
ANSWER : _SLEIGH RIDE_

B) Office Depot uses this song, though not during the holidays - they use it for their Back to School campaign.
ANSWER : _THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR_

C) Land Rover's radios ads have a reworking of this song with the line "Good thing that our boots are porous"
ANSWER : _DECK THE HALLS_
Simpsons Christmas Specials bonus time. Ten points each.

A) Santa's Little Helper lost the race he was in. Who won it?
ANSWER : _WHIRLWIND_

B) What game does Bart get from Marge after the shoplifting scandal?
ANSWER : _LEE CARVALLO'S PUTTING CHALLENGE_

C) What Thai food is Gary Coleman supposedly disputing over the phone?
ANSWER : Galaxy of _PRAWNS_
Time to determine if you love your child. Answer these questions on popular Christmas gifts this year.

A) This company has the Harry Potter license, and has released "Dumbledore's Office" and "Quidditch Practice" playsets, among others.
ANSWER : _LEGO_

B) This Barbie knockoff targets older girls with more risque dolls. Their slogan is "the girls with a passion for fashion!"
ANSWER : _BRATZ_

C) This trading card game is the next Japanese craze
ANSWER : _YU-GI-OH_
Great bouncing icebergs! It's a Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer bonus! Ten each.

A) Name the explorer who finally brings in Bumble.
ANSWER : _YUKON CORNELIUS_

B) What does Hermey want to be?
ANSWER : _DENTIST_

C) What is the name of the Jack-in-the-box?
ANSWER : _CHARLIE_
Given the description of the Christmas TV episode from the 80s, identify the show

A) A gift-giving mixup includes diamond earrings instead of earmuffs
ANSWER : _CHEERS_

B) The main character gets electrocuted while installing the Christmas tree, then finds out what life would be like if he had never been born
ANSWER : _MARRIED: WITH CHILDREN_

C) A search for a lost statue of the Madonna includes a homeless woman with a few miracles
ANSWER : _MACGYVER_
Given the history, identify the Christmas tradition. Ten points each.

A) The term comes from the Middle English word for "cry aloud" and comes from Anglo-Saxon celebrations coinciding with the nights getting shorter
ANSWER : _YULE LOG_

B) It gets its name from the US Ambassador to Mexico, who imported it in 1828
ANSWER : _POINSETTIAS_

C) Since kissing gets you in trouble, the Church instead substituted this plant with sharp leaves
ANSWER : _HOLLY_
Given the plot synopsis, name the movie that takes place on Christmas Eve - ten each.

A) Ben Affleck assumes another's identity after escaping prison and meets up with Charlize Theron - getting involved in a casino heist
ANSWER : _REINDEER GAMES_

B) Nicholas Cage is an investment broker who gets a chance to live a different life
ANSWER : The _FAMILY MAN_

C) Arnold Schwarzenegger looks for Turbo Man to please his son
ANSWER : _JINGLE ALL THE WAY_
You knew it was coming ... the A Christmas Story bonus! Ten each.

A) Within sixteen, how many times is TBS showing this on Christmas week?
ANSWER : _Kidding, let's move on to the real questions_

A) What is the secret message that Ralphie decodes?
ANSWER : Be sure to _DRINK YOUR OVALTINE_

B) What is the name of the Lone Ranger's nephew's horse?
ANSWER : _VICTOR_

C) Finally, what is the one thing that Ralphie wants for Christmas? Get the entire description or you'll just get five.
ANSWER : An _OFFICIAL RED RYDER, CARBINE ACTION, TWO-HUNDRED SHOT RANGE MODEL AIR RIFLE_ (or accept BB gun or equivalents for five)
Given the happy ending, identify the movie set on Christmas for the stated number of points.

5 - Jim Dear and Darling prepare to take a family photo
ANSWER : _LADY AND THE TRAMP_

10 - The South American drug kingpin's plane explodes and Dulles International is safe
ANSWER : _DIE HARD 2_

15 - Dennis Leary's character escapes as the Chasseurs plan to unwrap some annoying relatives tomorrow morning
ANSWER : _THE REF_
Time for some questions on the poem "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas".

For 5, who is the Who who thinks that the Grinch is Santa?
ANSWER : _CINDY-LOU_ Who

For 10, what is the Grinch's dog's name?
ANSWER : _MAX_

For 15, on what mountain does the Grinch live?
ANSWER : Mount _CRUMPIT_
One of the best Christmas songs ever comes from Nat King Cole. Given the line, give the line that comes immediately after it. Ten each.

A) And every mother's child is gonna spy
ANSWER : _ TO SEE IF REINDEER REALLY KNOW HOW TO FLY_

B) Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
ANSWER : _ JACK FROST NIPPING AT YOUR NOSE_

C) Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow
ANSWER : _ WILL FIND IT HARD TO SLEEP TONIGHT_
Yes, Virginia, there is a National Christmas Tree Association that lists the top-Christmas tree producing states, and no, Virginia isn't on it. Name any three of the top six for ten points each.

ANSWERS : _OREGON_, _NORTH CAROLINA_, _PENNSYLVANIA_, _MICHIGAN_, _WASHINGTON_, _WISCONSIN_
Given the description of a holiday theme from year's past, name the comic strip.

A) Really bad gifts to this family have included a snow cannon, Beavis and Butt-head Christmas stockings, and a book on the making of Who Framed Roger Rabbit
ANSWER : _FOX TROT_

B) Santa has one reply to complaints - venison
ANSWER : _THE FAR SIDE_

C) Santa, sued for giving a child a violent weapon, explains that rubber balls are only shipped to Northern Ireland and the Middle East
ANSWER : _BLOOM COUNTY_
It's a Charlie Brown Christmas bonus, blockhead! Ten each.

A) What fear does Charlie Brown think he has?
ANSWER : _PANTOPHOBIA_
(prompt on "the fear of everything")
B) What music did Schroeder choose for the play?
ANSWER : _FUR ELISE_

C) What is Sally's proposed alternative for Santa?
ANSWER : _TENS AND TWENTIES_ (prompt on "money)
Given the pop Christmas song, give the artist or group who first did it for the stated number of points.

5 - Happy Christmas (War is Over)
ANSWER : John _LENNON_ (and Yoko)

10 - Feliz Navidad
ANSWER : Jose _FELICIANO_

15 - The Christmas Shoes
ANSWER: _NEWSONG_
Fruitcakes can be spiritually good, so answer these questions on the monks of Holy Cross Abbey for ten points each.

A) In what state is Holy Cross Abbey located?
ANSWER : _VIRGINIA_

B) What order of monks are they?
ANSWER : _TRAPPIST_

C) What is the brand name of fruitcake that they sell?
ANSWER : _MONASTERY_
Answer the following questions, ten each

A) In the Perry Como song "Home for the Holidays", what food is mentioned?
ANSWER : Homemade _PUMPKIN PIE_

B) After singing "Please Celebrate Me Home" in his Christmas song, Kenny Loggins makes two requests. One is "give me a number". What's the other?
ANSWER : _PLAY ONE MORE SONG_ (that I'll always remember)

C) In "I'll be home for Christmas", the singer asks for three things. Name two.
ANSWER : _SNOW, _MISTLETOE_, _PRESENTS_ (under the tree)
Given a language, give that language's word for "Christmas". Five each, with a bonus five for all correct. Articles aren't necessary.

(Moderator - Be generous)

A) French
ANSWER : _NOEL_ (Know-ell)

B) Italian
ANSWER : _NATALE_ (Natale)

C) Spanish
ANSWER : _NAVIDAD_ (Nah-vee-dahd)

D) German
ANSWER : _WEINACHTEN_ (Vie-knock-ten)

E) Hawaiian
ANSWER : _KALIKIMAKA_ (Kah-lee-kee-mah-kah)
The late 90s and the first years of 2000 brought quite a few Christmas albums from MTV-ready bands. I can either give you the artist and ask for the album for ten points, or give you the album name and ask for the artist for five. Choose now.

A. HOME FOR CHRISTMAS N'SYNC

B. 8 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS DESTINY'S CHILD

C. THIS CHRISTMAS 98 DEGREES
Given a character in the Dickens story, name the Disney character that plays the role in Mickey's Christmas Carol for the stated number of points.

5 - Uncle Scrooge
ANSWER : _SCROOGE MCDUCK_

10 - Ghost of Christmas Past
ANSWER : _JIMINY CRICKET_

15 - Marley's Ghost
ANSWER : _GOOFY_
Given the animated special referencing A Christmas Carol, identify who plays whom for ten points each.

A) He played Scrooge in the Jetsons' version
ANSWER : Mr. _SPACELY_

B) He played Tiny Tim in the Flintstones' version
ANSWER : _BAMM-BAMM_

C) He played Bob Cratchit in the Looney Tunes' version
ANSWER : _PORKY PIG_
Name the characters in the Dickens version of A Christmas Carol for ten points each.

A) Name the woman who dumped Scrooge
ANSWER : _BELLE_

B) Name Scrooge's nephew
ANSWER : _FRED_

C) Name the man who apprenticed Scrooge - known for his great parties and Christmas parties
ANSWER : _FEZZIWIG_
The NBA makes its return to ABC with a doubleheader on December 25th. Answer these questions about it for the stated number of points.

A) For ten points and within three years, what was the last year that ABC Sports had the NBA?
ANSWER : _1973_

B) Name all the teams in the doubleheader. You'll get ten for two, fifteen for three, and twenty for all four.
ANSWER : _BOSTON_ _CELTICS_, _NEW JERSEY_ _NETS_, _LOS ANGELES_ _LAKERS_, _SACRAMENTO_ _KINGS_
One of the more interesting takes on A Christmas Carol is Scrooged. Answer the following questions on the film, ten each.

A) When Frank Cross is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Present, what game does he see his relatives play?
ANSWER : _TRIVIAL PURSUIT_

B) What does everyone sing at the end of the film?
ANSWER : _PUT A LITTLE LOVE IN YOUR HEART_

C) What's Cross' suggestion to attach antlers to the mice?
ANSWER : _STAPLES_

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