Winter Holidays Around the World
This Jewish holiday is also known as the Festival of lights
What is Hanukkah?
In Home Alone, Kevin McCallister is left behind as his family travels to this destination.
What is Paris?
This rich holiday drink was historically made with milk, sugar, spices, alcohol, and eggs beaten with a whisk until frothy- giving it its name.
What is Eggnog?
People hang these on the mantel for Santa to fill.
What are Stockings?
This iconic 1994 Mariah Carey song remains the most-streamed holiday song of all time.
What is All I Want for Christmas is You?
This simple action is one of the easiest ways to prevent spreading illness during holiday gatherings.
What is Handwashing?
What is December 13?
In Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, this misfit wants to be a dentist.
Who is Hermey?
This spice blend, commonly used in American holiday pies and drinks, typically contains cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
What is Pumpkin Pie Spice?
This plant, with red and green leaves, is a popular Christmas decoration.
What is a Poinsettia?
In 2014, this pop star released Underneath the Tree, a song that has become her signature modern holiday anthem.
Who is Kelly Clarkson?
Public health agencies often remind people to stay home when experiencing these two common symptoms that can signal flu or COVID-19.
What is Fever and Cough?
In Mexico, families celebrate this nine-day festival before Christmas that reenacts Mary and Joseph’s journey.
What is Las Posadas?
In It’s a Wonderful Life, the guardian angel who helps George Bailey is named this.
What is Clarence?
Latkes eaten during Hanukkah are made from this food.
What are potatoes?
The legend of this figure states he leaves shoes or stockings filled with coins or small gifts on December 6th.
Who is St. Nicholas?
“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” was originally recorded in 1958 by this teen singer.
Who is Brenda Lee? (she was 13)
When preparing large holiday meals, perishable foods should not be left out for more than this many hours to prevent foodborne illness.
What is Two Hours?
The Hindu festival of lights is called this
What is Diwali?
In Elf, Buddy reveals he traveled through the seven levels of the Candy Cane Forest and this sea to reach New York.
What is The Sea of Swirly Twirly Gumdrops
The American tradition of leaving cookies and milk for Santa is believed to have become widespread during this historical era.
What is The Great Depression?
The tradition of burning a Yule log predates Christmas and originates from ancient celebrations honoring this astronomical event.
What is the Winter Solstice?
Nat King Cole famously recorded this holiday classic that begins with the line “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire.”
What is The Christmas Song?
This bacteria, commonly associated with undercooked poultry at holiday meals, is a leading cause of food poisoning in the U.S.
What is Salmonella?
In Japan, families often celebrate Christmas by eating this popular fast-food meal.
What is KFC?
In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Clark Griswold’s boss gives him this disappointing “bonus.”
What is A Jelly of the Month Club subscription?
Green bean casserole, a classic American holiday side dish, was invented in 1955 by this company’s test kitchen.
Campbell’s Soup Company
In Mexico, the Christmas star-shaped piñata traditionally has seven points representing these symbolic concepts.
What is The seven deadly sins?
“Feliz Navidad,” released in 1970, is sung in both English and Spanish by this Puerto Rican artist.
Who is José Feliciano?
In the ICS structure, this section would coordinate resources like warming shelters, blankets, or mass-dispensing supplies during winter emergencies.
What is the Logistics Section?