Holidays
What holiday was established in California in 1966 by scholar/activist Dr. Maulana Karenga?
a - Flag Day
b - Festival of lights
c - National S'mores Day
d - Kwanzaa
d - Kwanzaa
In ‘The Christmas Song’ what was ‘roasting on an open fire’?
a - Peanuts
b - Walnuts
c - Cashews
d - Chestnuts
d - Chestnuts
Who was the star of the Christmas movie Jingle All the Way?
a - Arnold Schwarzenegger
b - Sylvester Stallone
d - Luke Macfarlane
c - Taylor Cole
a - Arnold Schwarzenegger
How many reindeer drive Santa Claus’ sleigh (counting Rudolph)?
a - 7
b - 8
c - 9
d - 10
c - 9
True or False? When animals hideaway during the winter season and emerge when it is over it's called migration and when birds and animals travel to warmer places when it is cold in their natural habitat, it's called hibernation.
a- True
b - False
b - False
What holiday became popular after it was featured on an episode of Seinfeld?
a - Be bald and free day
b - Soup Day
c - Festivus
d - Dance Day
c - Festivus
In Japan, which famous fast food restaurant brand is a traditional Christmas treat?
a - McDonalds
b - Harvey's
c - KFC
d - Pizza Hut
c - KFC
What made Frosty come to life in the movie “Frosty the Snowman?”
a - Nose
b - Scarf
c - Buttons
d - Hat
d - Hat
Which country was the first to use the tradition of Christmas trees?
a - Germany
b - US
c - England
d - Ukraine
a - Germany
How much of the world's freshwater supply comes from snow and ice?
a - 60%
b - 70%
c - 80%
d - 90%
c - 90%
Celebration of the Jewish New Year is known as what?
a - Rosh Hashanah
b - Purim
c - Yom Kippur
d - Ramadan
a - Rosh Hashanah
What is the name of the traditional Italian cake eaten at Christmas?
a - Cannoli
b - Tiramisu
c - Panettone
d - Sfogliatella
c - Panettone
Who spies on kids and reports back to Santa?
a - Parents
b - Elf on a Shelf
c - Snowman
d - the Grinch
b - Elf on a Shelf
Which was the first country to issue a Christmas postage stamp?
a - England
b - US
c - Ireland
d - Canada
d - Canada
How many sides do snowflakes have?
a - 5
b - 6
c - 7
d - 8
b - 6
What Chinese holiday celebrates the life of a famous Chinese scholar?
a - Showa day
b - Dragon Boat Festival
c - Seven-five-three day
d - Double Ninth Festival
b - Dragon boat festival
The cinnamon bread known as Kanellängd comes from which country?
a - Denmark
b - Sweden
c - Finland
d - Estonia
b - Sweden
What bad guy did Rudolph have to avoid?
a - Mean reindeers
b - Angry toys
c - Abominable Snowman
d - Angry Santa
c - Abominable Snowman
Which country has a tradition of a witch dropping gifts for children through the chimney at Christmas?
a - Spain
b - Portugal
c - Italy
d - Brazil
c - Italy
Who became the first woman to win four Olympic gold medals in alpine skiing?
a - Janica Kostelic
b - Deborah Compagnoni
c - Hanni Wenzel
d - Anja Parson
a - Janica Kostelic
What is the most commercially successful holiday?
a - Halloween
b - Valentine's Day
c - Christmas
d - Thanksgiving
c - Christmas
As the clock chimes midnight to ring in the New Year, a Spanish tradition involves eating twelve of what – one for each chime?
a - Apples
b - Banana's
c - Tangerines
d - Grapes
d - Grapes
What was the name of the animated Christmas movie featuring Tom Hanks?
a - A Holiday Affair
b - Trains, Planes and Automobiles
c - Ernest Saves Christmas
d - Polar Express
d - Polar Express
Who got ran over by a reindeer?
a - Santa
b - Grampa
c - Grandma
d - Elf
c - Grandma, on the way home from our house Christmas Eve
In which country did speed skating originate?
a - Netherlands
b - Sweden
c - Denmark
d - Germany
a - Netherlands