Posts tagged with Holidays

What movie earned the most money during a Presidents Day weekend release?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 17, 2025

Studios used to treat February like a movie graveyard, dumping their least promising and cheesiest Valentine's Day flicks into the President's Day slot. Which movie turned this once-sleepy weekend into one of Hollywood's favorite launch dates?

What year was "Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown" released?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 14, 2025

Valentine's Day can be rough when you're a kid, but no one captures that holiday heartache quite like Charlie Brown. When did the "Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown" special first break viewers' hearts?

In which city is the annual Rose Bowl Game typically held?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 1, 2025

Each New Year's Day since 1902, the Rose Bowl Game has brought together top teams to compete in a sun-soaked California setting. But which city has hosted this iconic sporting event for over a century?

What Calendar Was Used In Europe Before the Gregorian Calendar?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 1, 2025

Pope Gregory XIII gathered his astronomers to fix this cosmic timing issue that had been building up for centuries under the previous calendar system. What system were they using?

When was the first Times Square ball drop?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 31, 2024

New Year's Eve in Times Square feels like it's been around forever. When did that first ball make its celebrated descent?

What song is sung on New Year's Eve at midnight?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 31, 2024

As the clock strikes twelve on December 31st, crowds around the world join together in song to welcome the new year. What exactly is that familiar tune everyone belts out when the ball drops?

Where are the McAllisters going on vacation in "Home Alone"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 25, 2024

"Home Alone" kicks off with the world's most chaotic family vacation prep. The next morning's oversleeping disaster leads to the mother of all travel mishaps, but what was their destination?

What gift does Ralphie want in "A Christmas Story"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 25, 2024

Poor Ralphie Parker. This kid has one Christmas dream and everyone keeps shooting it down. What exactly is the gift that Ralphie desperately wants in a "A Christmas Story"?

Which video game character was the first to get a Macy's Parade balloon?

By Nerdy Trivia | November 28, 2024

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a national tradition, sending massive balloons floating above Manhattan. Which gaming icon was the first to take flight in the parade?

Which state produces the most turkeys?

By Nerdy Trivia | November 28, 2024

Every Thanksgiving, as Americans settle in to watch "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving," roughly 46 million turkeys make their way to dinner tables across the nation. Which state produces the most turkeys?

What year was the American Legion founded?

By Nerdy Trivia | November 11, 2024

An American Legion post stands in nearly every American town. What year did veterans come together to form the Legion?

What was Veterans Day originally called?

By Nerdy Trivia | November 11, 2024

When Americans first poured into the streets to celebrate the end of World War I, they chose a name that captured the exact moment peace arrived. What did Americans first call Veterans Day?

What criminal alias do Marv and Harry use in "Home Alone"?

By Nerdy Trivia | November 1, 2024

Every criminal duo needs a calling card. In "Home Alone," burglars Marv and Harry leave behind an unusual signature that inspires a name. What was the name?

Which ancient empire invented apple bobbing?

By Nerdy Trivia | October 31, 2024

Every October, partygoers worldwide dunk their heads into water-filled basins, desperately trying to grab floating apples with their teeth. Which empire do we have to thank for this peculiar pastime?

Which comedian hosted a Labor Day telethon for 44 years?

By Nerdy Trivia | September 2, 2024

Test your trivia knowledge about the comedy legend who hosted a 44-year Labor Day telethon tradition. This star-studded event raised $2 billion and featured icons from Sinatra to Jackson. Can you name the tireless host?