Hanukkah 1
Hanukkah is also known by this other name
Festival of Lights
His nose lights the way for Santa
Rudolph
For how many days is Hanukkah celebrated?
Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days.
What words follow "Silent Night" in the song?
Holy night
What is Mrs. Ryan's favorite animal?
Dogs
Families light candles on this during Hanukkah
A menorah
Today, people decorate Christmas trees with ornaments. Name one thing that was used to decorate the first Christmas trees.
Nuts, apples and other fruits
True or false? There about sixteen ways to spell the word Hanukkah.
True
In the song Frosty The Snowman, what did Frosty do when a magic hat was placed on his head?
He began to dance around.
What sport do Mrs. Ryan's children play?
Hockey
Families enjoy this savory food during Hanukkah
Latkes
There are two other popular names for Santa Claus. Name one.
Kris Kringle and Saint Nick
What is the chocolate money given as presents during Hanukkah called?
Gelt
Which one of Santa's reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot?
Cupid
Name Mrs. Ryan's children
Nick and Alec
Some families enjoy this sweet snack during Hanukkah
Jelly Donuts
What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
An angel OR a star.
What is Shamash?
It is the very first candle that is lit to light the other candles on the menorah.
In the movie Elf, what was the first rule of The Code of Elves?
Treat every day like Christmas.
Besides 6th, name a grade Mrs. Ryan has NOT taught
(hint: she cannot teach high school, so those grade don't count!)
1, 4, 5, 7, 8
A fun Hanukkah game played by spinning a top
Dreidel
In the classic Christmas movie, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch was described with three words. What are they?
Stink, stank, stunk
What American city hosts dreidel tournaments during Hanukkah?
New York City
How do you say "Merry Christmas" in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad
Who is Mrs. Ryan's dog's named after?
(Name or describe the person)
Zigmund Palffy, a hockey player on the NY Islanders in the 1990s