December Delivers: Green Beans, Hugs, and Cookie Trivia!

Wednesday, December 3rd brings a trio of delicious and heartwarming celebrations to the calendar, and weatherman Jerry Steffen is here to guide us through them on NBC Palm Springs' Hashtag Holiday Calendar and Pop Quiz segment, brought to you by One Coachella Valley.

Today's Holiday Lineup

First up: National Green Bean Casserole Day! That beloved side dish with the crispy topping has been gracing holiday tables since its creation by Dory Riley of the Campbell Soup Company. Whether you're a maker or just an enthusiastic eater, there's no denying this classic comfort food has earned its place at the feast.

It's also National Let's Hug Day – though a friendly reminder that asking permission is always the polite move when embracing someone new. And yes, virtual hugs totally count in our digital age!

But the real star today (and tomorrow!) is National Cookie Day. From homemade batches fresh from the oven to those irresistible store-bought favorites, cookies are taking center stage. Fun fact: some savvy real estate agents have been known to bake cookies during open houses to create that warm, welcoming atmosphere. Does it work? According to our morning crew, absolutely!

Pop Quiz Time!

Think you know your cookie mascots? Here's this week's single question challenge:

1) The Keebler Elves are among the most recognizable characters from television commercials, created in 1968 to sell cookies and crackers. The animated crew includes Zoot, Buckets, Fast Eddie, Zack, and Elwood. But what is the name of the HEAD elf of the Keebler clan?

A) Ernie
B) Frank
C) Mortimer

Even the morning show hosts admitted this one was tough – some didn't even realize the elves had names! Think you can crack it? Watch the video to test your cookie knowledge and see if you got it right!

Hashtag Holiday Calendar and Pop Quiz airs weekday mornings on NBC Palm Springs with Jerry Steffen.