Global Holiday Traditions
In which country is the Diwali festival, known as the Festival of Lights widely celebrated?
What is India?
In the movie "Home Alone", where does the McCallister family travel for Christmas vacation?
What is Paris, France?
What is the name of the savory, pastry typically eaten in Russia during the New Year holiday?
Which song begins with the line "It's the most wonderful time of the year?"
What is "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year"?
Who is the main character in the story "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens?
Who is Ebenezer Scrooge?
During Hanukkah, how many candles are on a traditional menorah?
What is nine?
In the movie "Elf" what is the main character's name played by Will Ferrell?
Who is Buddy?
Which Asian country celebrates the Lunar New Year with a dish called "Jiaozi" a type of stuffed dumpling?
What is China?
In the song "Frosty the Snowman" what is Frosty's nose made of?
What is a button?
In German folklore, what creature accompanies St. Nicholas to punish naught children?
Who is Krampus?
During Kwanzaa, what does the Kinara hold?
What are the seven candles representing the seven principles?
Who narrates and stars in the 2000 film "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"?
Who is Jim Carrey?
What is Bunuelos?
In the song Feliz Navidad, what prase is repeatedly sung after "Feliz Navidad"?
What is "Prospero ano y felicidad"?
In the "Nutcracker" what does Clara receive from her godfather, Drosselmeyer?
What is a nutcracker doll?
During the Chinese New Year, what color is often associated with good luck and prosperity?
What is red?
In the movie "The Polar Express" what is the first gift of Christmas?
What is a bell from Santa's sleigh?
In Mexico, what dish made of a corn dough filled with various ingredients, is often served during the holiday season, especially on Dia de la Candelaria?
What are tamales?
Which classic carol is often sung during Hanukkah, celebrating the miracle of lights?
What is "Ma'oz Tzur" (Rock of Ages)?
In the poem "The Night Before Christmas" what sound does the narrator hear on the rooftop?
What are reindeer hooves?
During Eir al-Fitr, what traditional dish is often prepared to mark the end of Ramadan fasting?
What is sweet vermicelli or Sheer Khurma?
Which classic holiday film features a young boy named Ralphie who wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas?
What is "A Christmas Story?"
In the US what traditional dessert, consisting of a spiced pumpkin filling baked in pastry crust, is often served during the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays?
What is pumpkin pie?
Which holiday song includes the lyrics "I don't want a lot for Christmas there is just one thing I need"?
What is "All I want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey?
In the story "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" what is the name of Rudolph's faithful elf companion?
Who is Hermey?