What is the traditional Festivus home decoration?

What is the traditional Festivus home decoration? A Aluminum pole B Bonsai tree C Penguin feathers A vertical aluminum pole, unadorned by ‘distracting’ tinsel, was Frank Costanza’s preferred home ornament for Festivus due to its ‘very high strength-to-weight ratio.’ Festivus originator and ‘Seinfeld’ writer Daniel O’Keefe’s real-life practice didn’t include a pole though. Instead, he … Read more

Which television show made this made-up holiday famous?

Which television show made this made-up holiday famous? A Night Court B WKRP in Cincinnati C Seinfeld We have ‘Seinfeld’ to thank for inspiring this unconventional celebration, which was introduced in a December 1997 episode called ‘The Strike.’ The show’s audience really latched on to the idea, and fans continue to celebrate Festivus every December … Read more

The Galeries Lafayette flagship store is located in the 9th arrondissement, in the Right Bank area of Paris, which means it is on the north side of what landmark?

The Galeries Lafayette flagship store is located in the 9th arrondissement, in the Right Bank area of Paris, which means it is on the north side of what landmark? A Eiffel Tower B River Seine C Arc de Triomphe The names of the Right Bank, and corresponding Left Bank, indicate which side, or bank, of … Read more

This place is an institution in its city and a fixture during the Christmas season. Where are we?

This place is an institution in its city and a fixture during the Christmas season. Where are we? A Marienplatz, Munich B Wenceslas Square, Prague C Galeries Lafayette, Paris The Galeries Lafayette is more than a high-end department store in Paris. It’s a part of the city’s history and social fabric and a gathering place … Read more

The word solstice has Latin origins, and means…

The word solstice has Latin origins, and means… A Sun watch B First sun C Sun standstill Solstice derives from the Latin term solstitium. Sol means ‘sun,’ and the past participle stem of ister means ‘to make stand.’ The sun appears to pause in the days surrounding the solstice. The correct answer is Sun standstill.