Winter Solstice
During the Winter Solstice, is the sun at its lowest or highest point in the sky
The Sun is at its lowest point in the sky
When fully lit, how many candles are there on a Hanukkah Menorah?
9
How many days is Kwanza celebrated for?
A)9 B)4 C)10 D)7
7 days
All I want for Christmas is two of these.
What is My Two Front Teeth?
On New Years Day the _________ drops.
Ball
If the Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year, then what is the Winter Solstice?
Its the Shortest day of the year.
What are the potato pancakes we eat on Hanukkah called?
Latkes
A vegetable that represents the children in each family. A)Corn B)Potatoes C)Broccoli D)Green Beans
A) Corn
What animated film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole
The Polar express
These are typically shot into the sky with a bang on New Years.
What day is the winter solstice on this year?
December 21
What are the jelly-filled donuts called, eaten on Chanukah?
Sufganiyot
What culture and heritage does Kwanzaa celebrate?
A) African-American B)Canadian C) Russian D)Brazilian
Kwanzaa is a celebration of African-American culture and heritage.
This popular soda company was the first to use Santa Claus in an advertisement.
Coca-Cola
Tthese small, colorful, wearable items are thrown from floats and collected by parade watchers during Mardi Gras
Beads
The winter solstice occurs exactly when the Earth's ____ ____ is farthest away from the sun at it's maximum. What is the correct word for the blank? A) axial tilt B) latitude C) Pacific Ocean
A) axial tilt
Chanukah celebrates a rebellion against what people?
Hellenists
The name "Kwanzaa" originates from the Largest spoken language in Africa called...
What is Swahili
This reindeer's name begins with a "B".
Bonus 100: Name the rest of the reindeer. Must get all of them.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner & Blitzen
This is the name of city where Mardi Gras was first celebrated in North America.
What is New Orleans?
Which Country first founded the winter Solstice?
China 2,500 years ago -- China had applied the ancient instrument called Tugui for measuring the length of the sun shadow, to affirm the day with longest night and shortest daytime, which is Winter Solstice.
Who lead the Maccabean revolt?
Matityahu
What are the 3 different colors of the Kwanza candles?
Black, Red, and Green
Alvin wants this for Christmas in the popular Christmas song by Alvin and the Chipmunks.
What is a Hula Hoop?
What is the translation of Mardi Gras?
Mardi is the French word for Tuesday, and gras means “fat.” -- Fat Tuesday