Kwanza
Christmas
Hanukkah
Other December Trivia
Other December Holidays
100

When does Kwanzaa start?

December 26th

100
On what day is Christmas celebrated?

December 25th

100

How many days is Hanukkah celebrated?

8

100

What popular candy is associated with Christmas?

Candy Canes: Fun fact, they were originally made as a straight line but later developed the hook to hang on trees.

100

What party is held on the last day of December?

New Year's Eve party

200

What are the three colors of Kwanzaa?

Red, Green and Black

200

The origin of Christmas celebrates what?

The birth of Jesus Christ.

200

What foods are eaten during Hanukkah?

Jelly donuts or latkes
200

A Christmas flower that is sometimes white, sometimes red.

A poinsettia

200

What holiday comes the day after Christmas?

Boxing Day

300

What is the name of the candle holder?

Kinara

300

What are the two common colors associated with Christmas?

Red and Green

300
What does Hanukkah mean in Hebrew?

Dedication

300

What type of house is decorated with candy?

Gingerbread house

300

In what country is Ōmisoka celebrated?

Japan

400

How many principles are celebrated in Kwanzaa?

7

400

What saint is Santa Claus based on?

St. Nicholas

400

What is the name of the Candle holder used during Hanukkah?

Menorah

400

The whole month of December celebrates this timely drink.

Egg Nog

400

What is one of the traditions carried out during Ōmisoka?

Cleaning the house, repaying debts, driving out spirits, bathing

500

Kwanzaa was created after what riots in Los Angeles?

Watts Riots

500

What country began decorating Christmas trees?

Germany

500

What does Hanukkah celebrate?

The rededication of the Second Temple and return to Jerusalem.

500

 Which U.S. President made Christmas a federal holiday?

Ulysses S. Grant

500

What feast is celebrated in Mexico on December 12th?

The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

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