Other Holidays
Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem, celebrating when oil burned in this candle holder for eight days instead of just one
What is a menorah?
Mary and Joseph traveled to this town where Jesus was born
What is Bethlehem?
If you received all of the gifts from this song, it would total 364 presents and cost nearly $115,000
What is "The Twelve Days of Christmas?"
Candles on the Christmas tree were eventually exchanged with tiny lightbulbs thanks to Edward Hibberd Johnson, assistant to this inventor of the lightbulb
Who is Thomas Edison?
DAILY DOUBLE
This creamy, often rum-spiked beverage is thought to have originated in medieval Britain
What is eggnog?
This holiday is celebrated in the UK the day after Christmas, traditionally when wealthy people would gift boxes of presents, money, or leftovers to servants or tradesmen who worked the day before
What is Boxing Day?
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This group of people were the first to be notified of the birth of Jesus, according to the Gospel of Luke
Who are the shepherds?
"You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" was first recorded by Thurl Ravenscroft, who other than having the grrreatest name ever, notably voiced this cereal box character for nearly 50 years
Who is Tony the Tiger?
A German-American tradition, the first person to find this small, green snack-able ornament hidden on the Christmas tree gets a special present
What is a pickle?
Gingerbread houses have a strong link with holiday traditions, becoming popular after this Brothers Grimm's fairy tale
What is "Hansel and Gretel?"
This holiday is an African-American cultural celebration over a 7-day period from December 26th to January 1st every year
What is Kwanzaa?
These three items were gifted to Jesus by the wisemen or magi, likely closer to two years after his birth (must name all three for full credit)
What are gold, frankincense, and myrrh?
DAILY DOUBLE
The song "Do You Hear What I Hear?" was written by a husband and wife duo during this 13-day historical standoff in October of 1962 as a call for peace
What is the Cuban Missile Crisis?
The idea of the Christmas tree dates back to medieval Germany when people would celebrate these two Biblical figures with a feast and a Paradise Play, complete with decorating a tree with apples
Who are Adam and Eve?
This calorie-dense cake has Roman origins as a satura, or soldier's energy bar
What is fruitcake?
DAILY DOUBLE
This holiday, celebrated on January 6th, marks the arrival of the Magi
What is Three Kings Day (Epiphany)?
Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem right before Jesus' birth for a census that was a decree of this ruler
Who is Caesar Augustus? (Quirinius/Cyrenius +100 points)
This hymn dates back to monks in the 9th century, but gained popularity in the 18th century for using seven Messianic titles for Christ and being paired with a French funeral tune ("Veni Emmanuel")
What is "O Come, O Come Emmanuel?"
Legend has it that lights on the Christmas tree were an idea sparked by this 16th century Protestant figure who put small candles on his tree after a walk through the forest at night
Who is Martin Luther?
This spiced mulled drink originates from ancient England where people would sing carols and toast it to good health and plentiful harvests
What is wassail?
This Pagan holiday celebrates the Winter Solstice
What is Yule or Yuletide?
These two Gospels are the greatest narratives of Jesus' birth story (must name both for full credit)
What are Matthew and Luke?
"Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" was originally sung by Elmo Shropshire, who was notably this profession
What is a veterinarian?
Wreaths went from Pagan tradition to Christmas celebration during this 19th century era when they became elaborate, highly decorative items symbolizing status, festivity, and welcome
What is the Victorian Era?
In Lithuania, it is tradition to have 12 dishes at Christmas dinner for this symbolic reason
What are Jesus' 12 disciples? Or the 12 months of the year?