Holiday Songs
According to the English lyrics of The Dreidel Song which children sing at Hanukkah, out of what material is a dreidel made?
Clay
What is the name of the last ghost that visits Scrooge in A Christmas Carol?
The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
How do you say "Merry Christmas" in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad
Hanukkah is celebrated for how many nights?
Eight
What kind of Christmas is Elvis going to have?
A Blue Christmas
The movie Miracle on 34th Street is based on which real-life department store.
Macy's
Christmas was first celebrated by pagans as a response to what natural event?
The winter solstice
What is another name for Hanukkah?
The Festival of Lights
How many gifts in total were given in "The Twelve Days of Christmas"?
364
What is the best-selling Christmas song ever?
White Christmas by Bing Crosby
In the movie It’s A Wonderful Life, what happened every time a bell rang?
An angel got his wings
Why is Hanukkah celebrated for 8 days and 8 nights?
Because that's how long the oil lasted
Which two foods are traditionally linked to the miracle of Hanukkah?
Dairy and oil
When was Kwanzaa established?
1966
What popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
In the classic Christmas movie How The Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch was described with what three words?
Stink, stank, stunk
What is the name of the religious group who banned Christmas in America in the 17th century?
The Puritans
What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?
Coca-Cola
What was the first year of Christmas?
336 AD
According to Eartha Kitt in Santa Baby, she wants Santa to fill her stocking with a duplex and __________.
Cheques
What is the name of the little girl in the Nutcracker?
Clara
With over 2000 languages spoken on the African continent, Kwanzaa adopted which unifying language spoken by millions on the African continent?
Swahili
Which country did eggnog come from?
England
Las Posadas is primarily celebrated in Latin America, although it is gaining popularity in other places. The 400-year-old tradition consists of candle-lit parades of families and friends depicting Joseph and Mary seeking a place in the inn. The group travels to a different house each night singing a plea to let Mary and Joseph in. Once the couple is accepted, the group prays and shares traditional food such as tamales. The last evening is a big party that often includes a piñata and fireworks. How long does Las Posadas last?
9 days