Holidays Around the World
______are fried potato pancakes eaten to remember the oil miracle in the Hanukkah story.
A: Latkes
B: Gelt
C: Kugel
D: Sufganiyot
A: Latkes
How many current cities in the United States are officially in the CFCI Pilot?
A: 5
B: 4
C: 7
D: 12
C:7
"You'll Shoot your eye out" is a classic line from what holiday movie?
A: A Christmas Story
B: Miracle on 34th Street
C: Home Alone
D: The Santa Clause
A: A Christmas Story
Which US city was the first to be recognized as a UNICEF Child Friendly City?
A: New York
B: Orlando
C: Houston
D: Buffalo
C: Houston
Kwanzaa was first celebrated in the U.S. in what decade?
A: 1960
B: 1970
C: 1980
D: 1990
A 1960
What Pagan Festival celebrates the winter solstice?
A:Equinox
B: Yule
C: Feast of Winter
D: The Tri-Wizard Cup
B: Yule
CFCI uses what UN Convention as a framework to help local governments prioritize the rights and needs of young people?
A: The UN Convention on Human Rights
B: The Geneva Convention
C: The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
D: The UN Convention Against Corruption
C: The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
“Teacher says, every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings.” Is a quote from what movie?
A: It’s a Wonderful Life
B: The Polar Express
C: A Christmas Story
D:Elf
A: It’s a Wonderful Life
Which city launched their CFCI partnership at a Día del Niño community festival?
A: Boulder
B: Alton
C: Minneapolis
D: Decatur
A: Boulder
Which iconic Christmas song was released on a No. 1 Christmas album in 1994—but didn’t reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart until 25 years later?
A:Rockin' around the christmas tree
B:All I Want for Christmas Is You
C:Last Christmas
D:White christmas
B:All I Want for Christmas Is You
Originating in the United Kingdom and celebrated by Commonwealth countries, December 26th is called ___________ Day, in the UK.
A: Evergreen
B: Queen's
C: Boxing
D: Festivus
C: Boxing
How many countries are currently implementing the UNICEF Child Friendly Cities Initiative globally?
A: 10
B: 100
C: 23
D: 40
D:40
In the 2000 version of l How the Grinch Stole Christmas, what gift does Cindy Lou Who give Max?
A: A tree topper
B: A christmas tree
C: Love
D: Green eggs and ham
D: Green eggs and ham
Which city launched their CFCI Local Action Plan on Valentines Day? (2/14/23)
A: Alton
B: Decatur
C: Houston
D: Minneapolis
D: Minneapolis
Which American pop singer spent her early years growing up on a Christmas tree farm run by her parents?
A: Ariana Grande
B: Taylor Swift
C: Lady Gaga
D: Katy Perry
B: Taylor Swift
What holiday is celebrated on December 5 every year across Germany, other European countries, and Australia.
A: Krampusnacht
B: Saint Claus Day
C: SinterKlaas
D: Schmutzli
A: Krampusnacht
What are the five CFCI Goal Areas?
A: Youth participation, recreational space, clean and safe environments, equity, community-based services
B: Safety and inclusion, environmental equity, equitable social services, safe living environments, play & leisure
C: Safety and inclusion, children’s participation, equitable social services, safe living environments, play & leisure
D: Cake, cookies, fruit pies, donuts and cupcakes
C: Safety and inclusion, children’s participation, equitable social services, safe living environments, play & leisure
Which movie features a Christmas Nativity Play staring unique nativity animals including lobsters and an octopus?
A: The Holiday
B: Home Alone 2
C: Christmas Vacation
D: Love Actually
D: Love Actually
Which city launched their CFCI local action plan at a youth-led community movie night?
A: Minneapolis
B: Alton
C: Houston
D: Decatur
D: Decatur
How many pieces of holiday mail and packages will the U.S. Postal Service deliver each day this year between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day?
A:30 million
B:40 million
C:50 million
D:60 million
D:60 million
What Date Corresponded to the date 13.0.0.0.0 in the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar used by the Maya, marking the end of a 5126-year cycle. HINT: Some people thought this was the date for the end of the world.
A: December 1, 2012
B: December 12, 2012
C: December 31, 2012
D: December 21, 2012
D: December 21, 2012
What are three global minimum criteria for CFCI recognition?
A: Demonstrate results for children, youth participation, non-discrimination
B: Demonstrate results for the majority of the community, equity and participatory action research
C: Demonstrate to UNICEF USA that your community knows the meaning of life, adult participation and getting at least 50% of your community to wear ‘UNICEF Blue’ every day for a year
D: Demonstrate results for golden retrievers of the community, feline participation and plans for Taylor Swift to host her Era’s tour in the city
A: Demonstrate results for children, youth participation, non-discrimination
How many lights were on the Griswold's house in Christmas Vacation?
A: 300,000
B: 25,000
C: 50,000
D: 1,5000
B: 25,000
Which city launched their CFCI partnership on Halloween (10/31/23)?
A: Alton
B: Decatur
C: Minneapolis
D: Honolulu
C: Minneapolis
How tall is the national menorah in Washington DC?
A:20 ft
B:30 ft
C:40 ft
D:50 ft
D:50 ft