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Holiday Fun Facts
100

What red-nosed reindeer leads Santa’s sleigh?

Rudolph

100

How many nights is Hanukkah celebrated?

Eight

100

How many days is Kwanzaa celebrated?

Seven

100

In what country do people hide brooms on Christmas Eve to keep witches away?

Norway

100

What plant, often seen during the holidays, is known for its bright red and green leaves?

Pointsettia

200

What is traditionally left out for Santa on Christmas Eve?

Cookies and Milk

200

What is the name of the candleholder used during Hanukkah?

Menorah

200

What does Kwanzaa celebrate?

African American heritage and culture

200

Where was Saint Nicholas born?

Turkey

200

What drink is commonly associated with winter and is made from milk, eggs, and sugar?

Eggnog

300

In which country did the Christmas tree tradition originate?

Germany

300

What fried food is commonly eaten during Hanukkah?

Latkes (potato pancakes)

300

What colors are the candles in the kinara?

Red, green, and black.

300

What holiday is celebrated the day after Christmas?

Boxing Day

300

Which ghost looks like a grim reaper in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol?

The Ghost of Christmas Future

400

What Christmas plant is known for being kissed under?

Mistletoe

400

Hanukkah celebrates a miracle involving what item?

What is oil?

400

What traditional gift is often exchanged during Kwanzaa?

Handmade Gift

400

In Germany and Austria, what spooky winter figure punishes naughty children around December 5th?

Krampus

400

In Japan, what fast food chain is so popular for Christmas dinner that people place orders weeks in advance?

Kentucky Fried Chicken

500

In Australia, Christmas is celebrated during which season?

Summer

500

Hanukkah is also called the Festival of _____.

Lights

500

Each day of Kwanzaa represents a _____.

Principle

500

In which Hindu festival do people light oil lamps to symbolize the triumph of light over darkness?

Diwali

500

What action movie franchise takes place on Christmas Eve?

Die Hard

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