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TRIVIA EVENTS
What flavor of Pop-Tarts does Buddy use in his spaghetti?
What is the name of Santa Claus’ son?
If you’re looking to flex your memory muscles this holiday, you can’t go wrong with online trivia games. Trivia, AD hosts livestreamed games on Facebook and Instagram that are tied to movies and TV shows nearly daily, and for the next few weeks, the majority of them focus on season-specific movies.
Tonight, Dec. 17, the site features “Love Actually,” which, like “Die Hard,” isn’t necessarily a Christmas movie, but the holiday does play a part in its plotline. “Elf ” takes center stage on Dec. 20, followed by “Jingle All the Way” on Dec. 22 and “The Santa Clause” on Dec. 29. The fun usually starts at 4:30 p.m. (except “Elf,” which is at 3:30) with three rounds hosted by a Trivia, AD team member. Find out more about the free online events at https://triviaad.com.
Triangle Game Night offers “Holiday Movie Virtual Trivia Night” at 5 p.m. on Dec. 19. It’s a free event, with costumes encouraged. Team up with those in your household or go solo for three rounds of questions about Christmas and Christmas-ish movies (see comment about “Die Hard,” above). The North Carolina-based, family-owned company says to “expect a lot of visual gratification and some really fun prizes.” For tickets, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ holiday-movie-virtual-trivianight- tickets-131052199657.
Also on Dec. 19 at 5 p.m. is “Holiday Movie Magic,” brought to you by Deliciously Magical Trivia. The trio of friends host an evening centering on their favorite holiday classics, from “It’s a Wonderful Life” to “The Grinch.” Advanced Zoom users can form virtual teams that meet in breakout rooms, then answer family-friendly trivia questions via Google Forms. In two hours, five rounds of 10 questions each are played, with winners announced at the end. Go to https:// www. eventbrite. com/ e/ holiday- movie- magictrivia- tickets- 129360495725 to register.
For a more traditional trivia game, Carolina Friends School hosts “Merry and Bright: Holiday Traditions and Trivia,” which promises to be a familyfriendly journey through the season. In addition to Christmas- themed questions, you can expect Hanukkah stumpers. Register at https:// www. eventbrite. com/e/merry-and-brightholiday- traditions- and- triviaregistration- 131411249585, then join the program at 4 p.m. on Dec . 19.
The answers to the above questions are chocolate and Charlie. But you knew that.
