Holiday Riddles
I’m something you open but never close, counting down days with hidden shows. What am I?
What is "Advent Calendar"
This is Charlie Brown's compliant about Christmas
What is "Christmas has become too commercialized and lost its true meaning"
This Christmas song contains the lyric “Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way”
What is “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”
Eggnog originated from this country
What is "England"
These red-and-white striped candies are often hung on Christmas trees.
What are "candy canes"
Although I’m part of holiday lore, I’m not real but bring cheer for sure. From the North Pole, I watch and report, so be good, don’t fall short. What am I?
What is "Elf on the Shelf"
In “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” this is Jack Skellington’s nickname
What is "The Pumpkin King"
This is the most popular children holiday song
What is "Rudolph the red nose reindeer."
This country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree
What is "Germany"
Traditionally eaten on Hanukkah, these fried potato patties symbolize the oil that lasted eight days.
What are "latkes"
Lit one by one as nights go by,
I honor tradition with flames held high.
Eight nights long, I shine in grace.
Symbol of light in a sacred space. What am I?
What is "Menorah"
These are Frosty the Snowman's last words
What is "I’ll be back again someday!"
From the song 12 Days of Christmas, what is the gift for the 6th day?
What is "6 geese a-laying"
This holiday (the day after Christmas) is a holiday where wealthy households give boxes of gifts, food, or money to servants. It is celebrated in Britain and the commonwealth countries.
What is "Boxing Day"
Often associated with eggnog or mulled wine, this winter spice blend is commonly used in cookies, cakes, and beverages during the holidays.
What is "nutmeg"
I’m soft and long, but not for your stride,
I store delight by the fireside.
What is "a stocking"
This is the name of the building where the events of the first Die Hard take place
What is "Nakatomi Plaza"
This popular Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving
What is "Jingle Bells"
This country has a tradition of KFC being a popular Christmas meal
What is "Japan"
In "We Wish You a Merry Christmas", carolers demand this dessert before they leave
What is figgy pudding
I arrive unseen, yet everyone knows my face.
I judge the night, but never leave a trace.
What am I?
What is "Santa"
These 3 "S words" describe the Grinch in "You're a mean one, Mr Grinch"
What is “Stink, Stank, Stunk”
These are the names of Santa's 3 reindeer from "Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer" whose names start with the letter D
What are "Dasher, Dancer and Donner"
In the story of Hannukah, one small jar of oil miraculously lights the temple menorah for 8 days. This event occurs in this city.
What is "Jerusalem"
Served on Kwanzaa, this West African-inspired one-pot rice dish often includes tomatoes, onions, and peppers.
Jollof Rice