Winter
When is the first day of Winter?
December 21st
Over how many days is Hanukkah celebrated?
Eight
What day of the year is Dia de la virgen celebrated?
December 12th
What day of the year does Christmas occur?
January 1st
The winter solstice
Who celebrates Hanukkah?
Jewish people all over the world
Who does Dia de la Virgen celebrate?
Our Lady of Guadalupe; La Virgen de Guadalupe
What is another name for Santa?
St. Nicholas
What city celebrates the New Year with a Ball Drop?
New York City, Times Square
What happens on the winter solstice? *Hint: It has to do with the length of the days*
The winter solstice is the day of the year with the fewest hours of daylight
When is the first day of Hanukkah in 2020?
December 10th
Who did la Virgen de Guadalupe appear to?
Juan Diego
What does Christmas celebrate?
The birth of Jesus
Which of these countries does NOT celebrate the New Year on January 1st?
A. Germany
B. India
C. Costa Rica
D. Australia
B. India
The days start getting longer
Where did Mary tell Juan to ask the Bishop to build a church?
Tepeyac Hill
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph
In Spain, people start off their New Year by eating how many grapes?
12
In what month does the winter solstice occur in the Southern Hemisphere?
June
What does the word 'Hanukkah' mean?
'Dedication'
In what year did Juan Diego encounter la Virgen de Guadalupe?
1531
Complete this line from the book "'Twas the Night Before Christmas"...
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of _______ danced in their heads
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads
December 31st is the last day of the year according to which calendar?
The Gregorian calendar