Saint-Nicholas
On which date is St. Nicholas Day traditionally celebrated in most Western countries?
December 6
What does Bodhi Day celebrate in Buddhist tradition?
The buddha's enlightenment
What is the main symbol of Hanukkah, often lit each night of the festival?
Menorah
What date is Christmas celebrated each year?
What is the Winter Solstice?
The shortest day and longest night of the year.
Which of the following countries has a strong tradition of celebrating St. Nicholas Day with gift-giving and parades?
A) Italy
B) Germany
C) Spain
B) Germany
On what date is Bodhi Day traditionally celebrated in the Mahayana Buddhist tradition?
December 8
What game is traditionally played with a four-sided spinning top during Hanukkah?
Dreidel
What Christmas song begins with the lyrics "You better watch out, you better not cry"?
"Santa Claus Is Coming to Town."
On what date does the Winter Solstice usually occur in the Northern Hemisphere?
Around December 21 or 22.
What items do children often leave out on St. Nicholas Eve, hoping to find them filled with gifts the next morning?
Shoes
Which of the following practices is commonly observed on Bodhi Day?
A) Fasting
B) Chanting and meditation
C) Fireworks
Chanting and meditation
What is the ninth candle on the menorah, used to light the other candles, called?
Shamash
What is the name of the famous ballet associated with Christmas, composed by Tchaikovsky?
The Nutcracker
In the Southern Hemisphere, what season begins on the Winter Solstice?
Summer
Which holiday figure in American culture was inspired by the legend of St. Nicholas?
Santa Claus
The Bodhi tree is a species of which kind of tree?
In addition to latkes, which other fried food is popular during Hanukkah, particularly in Israel?
Sufganiyot (jelly donuts)
What is the name of the plant under which people traditionally kiss during Christmas?
Mistletoe
What is the traditional Scandinavian celebration of the Winter Solstice called?
Yule
In many St. Nicholas Day traditions, what type of food is commonly given to children?
A) Oranges and chocolate coins
B) Apples and peanut butter
C) Marshmallows and hot chocolate
A) Oranges and chocolate coins
What is the Bodhi tree sometimes called in reference to its significance in Buddhism?
The Enlightenment Tree
What Hebrew word, often seen on the dreidel, means "a great miracle happened there"?
Nes Gadol Haya Sham
What country is credited with the creation of eggnog?
England
What ancient monument is aligned to the sunrise on the Winter Solstice?
Stone hedge