Hanukkah/Judaism
Who is the father (founder) of Judaism?
Abraham
What EXACT percentage of Icelanders believe in the 13 Yule Lads?
62%
What two countries did the eastern ways of life originate? You need the name the 2.
China, India, and/or Japan
What does Christmas celebrate?
Jesus' birth
What is the name of the small plant that people kiss under during Christmas and Yule?
mistetoe
What is the name of the potato pancakes that Jewish people make during Hanuakkah?
latkes
What is happening in Iceland right now that has to do in nature, other than that it is cold?
earthquake and volcanic eruptions
What are 2 out of the 3 things Confucius believed people needed to have in order to be successful in life?
good family, education, and music
What does Easter celebrate?
Jesus' death and resurrection
How many days do we get off this vacation?
10
Who is at the center of the Jewish (and Christian) creation story?
Adam and Eve. Also the serpent, Also Cain and Abel (Adam and Eve's sons)
What date does Winter Solstice start this year?
tonight, December 21 at 9:27pm
What is the eternal way of being that all Buddhists strive for? It is one word
nirvana
What were the friends of Jesus called?
his disciples
What state was Ms. Robinson born in?
Connecticut
What happened with the oil that made Hanukkah start?
there was only enough oil for one night but it burned for 8 nights and was seen as a miracle.
What general religion did and do a lot of Icelanders celebrate when they celebrate Yule?
paganism
What is the holy book of Taoism called?
the Tao te Ching
When do the 12 days of Christmas occur?
Starting the day after Christmas (December 25th, and lasting 12 days.
What is the last name of the dude who does CNN10?
Coy Wire
What is the name of the lighter candle on the menorah?
the shamash!
Name 7 of the Yule Lads
pot licker, bowl licker, sausage swiper, stubby, door slammer, etc
Who wrote the holy book of Taoism?
Lao Tzu
What are the 3 items the 3 Kings (the wise men( brought to the baby Jesus>
gold, frankincense and myrrh
Who is fighting who in the Middle East right now?
Israel vs. Hamas or Israel vs Palestinians