Hashtag Trivia
Take Down the Tree, Cuddle Up, and Test Your Trivia Skills!
Today marks the end of the festive season with some quirky holidays you might not have known about. First up: National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day. The 12th day of Christmas signals it's officially time to pack away those decorations—before your tree becomes a fire hazard!
Feeling a little sad about the holidays ending? Good news: it's also National Cuddle Up Day. Grab your special someone, your pet, or hey, even a pillow works in a pinch.
And finally, National Smith Day celebrates America's most common surname, with an estimated 4 million Smiths across the country. This inspired today's pop quiz theme—two trivia questions all about famous Smiths!
Think you know your Smiths? Here are today's questions:
NFL legend Emmitt Smith is considered one of the greatest running backs in football history, winning three Super Bowl rings in the 1990s. Which team did he play for?
A) Dallas Cowboys
B) Denver Broncos
C) Detroit Lions
Singer-songwriter Patti Smith's biggest hit, "Because the Night," features her own lyrics set to a tune originally composed by which legendary artist?
A) Bob Dylan
B) Bruce Springsteen
C) Carole King
Ready to see how you stack up against the NBCPS team? Watch the video above to test your knowledge and find out the answers!
Hashtag Holiday Calendar Pop Quiz is brought to you by One Coachella Valley.
By: NBC Palm Springs
January 6, 2026


