Winter Solstice
When is the winter solstice celebrated?
December 21-22
Why is Christmas celebrated
Christmas is celebrated to remember the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Son of God.
How many nights does Hannukah last?
8 nights
How many days does Kwanzaa last?
7 days
There are 4 national days that fall on December 2, which of these do not belong?
A) Annie's Half Birthday Day
B) National Fritters Day
C) National Mutt Day
D) Spececial Education Day
Although Annies Half Birthday should be a national day, the answer is A, Annies Half Birthday Day.
In the Northern Hemisphere do we get more or less hours of daylight during winter solstice?
Less
What does the mistletoe symbolize?
Love and laughter
When does Hanukkah start this year?
December 10
What day does Kwanzaa start and end?
Kwanzaa lasts from December 26 to January 1.
What is one of the national holidays on December 21?
A) National Wreaths Across America Day
B) Humbug Day
C) National Sangria Day
The answer is B, December 21 is National Humbug Day.
How many hours of daylight does the North Pole receive during the Winter Solstice?
0 hours
Christmas trees were first used by who?
ancient Egyptians and Romans
What originated Hanukkah?
Hanukkah celebrates the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrian army, it also celebrates a miracle that happened during this time, where just a day's supply of oil kept the candles lit for eight days.
What is Kwanzaa?
Kwanzaa is a celebration of life.
Which of these National Days is on December 9?
A) National Microwave Oven Day
B) Pretend to be a Time Traveler Day
C) Christmas Card Day
The answer is C, National Christmas Card Day.
In pre-Christian Scandinavia, this holiday was celebrated for 12 days during the solstice, which included feasting and a ceremonial burning of a log.
Yule
What does the Christmas wreath symbolize?
It symbolizes love and eternal life, it represents the crown of thorns that Jesus wore
What does each side of the dreidel represent?
nun - nothing, when playing it means the player does nothing
gimel - whole, the player gets everything in the pot
hei - half, the player gets half the pot
shin - put in, the player puts a piece in a pot
When did festivities originate?
They originated in 1966.
What is a National Day on December 16?
A) National Sales Person Day
B) Cat Herders Day
C) Barbie and Barney Backlash Day
The answer is C, National Barbie and Barney Backlash Day.
Where do the Sun's rays directly strike during the Winter Solstice?
Tropic of Capricorn
Which state was the first state in the US to have recognised Christmas as an official holiday?
Alabama
How is the beginning of Hanukkah determined?
The start of Hanukkah is on the 25th day of Kislev. Kislev is the 9 month in the Jewish calendar, the Jewish calendar is a lunar calendar, which is why Hanukka starts on different dates every year.
What does each of the candles represent on the Kinara?
The seven principles: unity (umoja), self-determination (kujichagulia), collective work and responsibility (ujima), cooperative economics (ujamaa), purpose (nia), creativity (kuumba), and faith (imani).
December 25 Has 3 different national holidays, which one does not belong?
A) National Egg Nog Day
B) Christmas
C) National Pumpkin Pie Day
The answer is A, National Egg Nog Day