Holiday Hits
What Jewish holiday song includes the lyrics, 'Oh Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel...'?"
What is the Dreidel Song?
This term describes the point in winter when the sun does not rise above the horizon in Arctic regions.
What is polar night?
This green character is known for trying to steal Christmas.
Who is the Grinch?
This Jewish holiday, also called the Festival of Lights, lasts for eight days.
What is Hanukkah?
This classic Christmas dessert, made from dried fruit and nuts, is often served with a thick layer of icing or marzipan.
What is fruitcake?
Which Mariah Carey song has become a Christmas anthem since its release in 1994?
What is All I want for Christmas is You?
This natural phenomenon, often seen in winter skies near the poles, is known for its colorful light displays.
What are the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)?
What villain in Frozen tries to sabotage Anna and Elsa?
Who is Prince Hans?
This country celebrates the New Year by eating 12 grapes at midnight for good luck.
What is Spain?
This French holiday dish consists of a rolled sponge cake decorated to resemble a log, traditionally served at Christmas.
What is bûche de Noël?
In the classic carol The 12 Days of Christmas, how many golden rings are given?
What is five?
This phenomenon occurs when cold air passes over a warmer body of water, causing heavy localized snowfall.
What is lake-effect snow?
In Frosty the Snowman, what magical item brings Frosty to life?
The first artificial Christmas trees were made using these materials.
What are goose feathers?
What sweet rice treat is a staple during Diwali?
What is Kheer?
First performed on a TV special in 1965, this song by the Vince Guaraldi Trio has become an instrumental holiday classic.
What is "Linus and Lucy"?
In what country did the tradition of building snowmen first originate?
What is Germany?
In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, what gets trapped in the Griswold family Christmas tree?
What is a Squirrel?
This holiday, originating in Africa, celebrates community, family, and culture.
What is Kwanzaa?
In Ethiopia, this spongy, sour flatbread is often served with stews and vegetables during holiday meals, especially during the Christmas celebration.
What is injera?
This classic Christmas song features the line, "City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style."
What is Silver Bells?
This explorer was the first to reach the South Pole in 1911.
Who is Roald Amundsen?
In Elf, what is the name of the store where Buddy works in New York City?
What is Gimbels?
In Greece, what sweet bread is baked with a coin hidden inside for New Year?
What is Vasilopita?
What sweet fried treat is traditionally eaten during Hanukkah?
What is Sufganiyot?