"Worldly" Holiday Traditions
Dutch children eagerly place "this item" by the fire in hopes that Sinterklaas will fill them with small gifts and treats in the night.
Shoe
The biggest online shopping day in American history took place on this day in 2022.
Cyber Monday
*Consumers spent a record $11.3 billion online!
Hung by the fireplace and filled with treats.
Stocking
"A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight ____ ____ ____ ____ ____."
*Sing for double value.
Walking in a wonderland
Hanukkah is the most popular Jewish holiday.
Fiction
-The most popular holiday is Passover.
Take a flight to Jerusalem to catch a glimpse at the "this" relay where runners pass onlookers with one that is Olympic size.
Hanukkah Torch
The centerpiece of the Hanukkah celebration is the Hanukkiah or Menorah, which holds this many candles.
Nine
*Eight candles symbolize the number of days the Temple lantern remained lit, the ninth is a helper candle used to light the others.
Red and flowery this holiday plant is popular during the holiday season.
Poinsettia
"_____, __ ______ come light the menorah."
*Sing for double value.
Hanukkah, oh Hanukkah
The song "Jingle Bells" was written specifically for Christmas.
Fiction
- It was originally written to be sung on Thanksgiving.
Celebrated in Austria, "he" wanders the streets during the month of December searching for badly behaved children.
Krampus
25-30 Million of these are sold annually in the US.
Live Christmas trees
*Fun Fact- Canada is the largest exporter of live Christmas trees.
Light me at night or during the day, I also smell good!
Holiday Candle
"It doesn't show signs of stoppin, and I brought some corn for poppin, ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.'
*Sing for double points.
The lights are turned way down low.
Kwanzaa is a religious holiday.
Fiction
-It was created in 1960's by a college professor as a way of uniting and empowering the African American Community.
Around December 25th, Japanese families gather around the table to eat a bucket of "this".
Kentucky Fried Chicken.
*Accounts for 1/3 of KFC's yearly sale.
It’s estimated that holiday shoppers will spend $823 each on what in 2022?
Gifts/presents
Its yummy and full of calories :). I am popular this time a year.
Holiday Treat
"It's the most wonderful time of the year, they'll be much ______, _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ when loved ones are near. It's the most wonderful time of the year."
*Sing for double value.
mistletoeing, and hearts will be glowing
Saint Nicholas's coat was traditionally green.
Fact
-It was changed to red and introduced to the public by Coca-Cola Christmas advertising campaigns.
Flickering candles, bonfires, twinkle lights, and the traditional lighting of a tree all represent this celebration of the slow returning of the light.
Yule
In an iconic holiday movie from 1989, Clark Griswold decorated his house with an impressive display of 25,000 what?
Incandescent lights
*Fun Fact – 250 strands of lights would cost about $3750 to purchase in 2022. The 10kWh of electricity could add $295 to your December energy bill.
Every night you'll have to find a new way to hide me or place me in a new place doing something funky.
Elf on the Shelf
"You know ____ and ____ and ____ and ____ , ____ and ____ and ____ and ____, but do you recall, the most famous reindeer of all?"
*Sing for double value.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen
Fact