Hashtag Trivia
Boxing Day Gets a Knockout Twist in Today's Pop Quiz!
December 26th is packed with reasons to celebrate:
National Whiners Day — No, not the kind you pour into a glass. This tongue-in-cheek holiday gives everyone permission to grumble about post-Christmas woes like gift returns and dismantling the tree. The real message? Appreciate what you have.
National Candy Cane Day — Surprisingly, this peppermint celebration falls after Christmas. Fun fact: candy canes were originally used as tree ornaments, not just sweet treats.
Boxing Day — A beloved tradition in the UK and Canada, this holiday started as a day to give gifts to those in need. Today, it's all about family time and epic shopping deals.
Speaking of boxing, Jerry brought two knockout trivia questions to test your knowledge:
1) This legendary boxer faced years of racial discrimination before finally becoming the first African-American heavyweight champion of the world. Who was he?
A) Jack Johnson
B) Joe Louis
C) Rocky Marciano
2) In 1969, a folk-rock duo scored a million-selling hit with "The Boxer." Name that famous pair.
A) Ashford and Simpson
B) Sam and Dave
C) Simon and Garfunkel
Think you know the answers? Watch the video above to see if you can go the distance with the morning crew!
Hashtag Holiday Calendar and Pop Quiz is brought to you by One Coachella Valley.
By: NBC Palm Springs
December 26, 2025


