Hanukkah
This is often used to symbolize Hanukkah and holds candles lit each night.
A Menorah
According to the Bible, this is where Jesus was born.
Bethlehem
Kwanzaa is celebrated for this many days each year.
Seven days
Yule is traditionally celebrated on or around this annual astronomical event.
The Winter Solstice
In the song "Frosty the Snowman," these are the two items used for the snowman's eyes.
Two lumps of coal
Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish festival also known as this.
This angel announced to Mary that she would give birth to Jesus.
Gabriel
Kwanzaa is celebrated each year starting on this date.
December 26
During Yule, people traditionally decorate with these plants to symbolize life through winter.
Holly, pine, or evergreens
Though often associated with Christmas, this "dashing" winter song was originally written for a Thanksgiving program.
Jingle Bells
One candle is lit on the first night of Hanukkah, increasing by one each night using this helper candle.
A Shamash
This Christian season leads up to Christmas and focuses on waiting and preparation.
Advent
Kwanzaa was created in this year by Scholar and Activist Maulana Karenga.
1966
Yule originates from the traditions of these people of Northern Europe.
The Norse or Germanic peoples
In The Polar Express, this is the specific "first gift of Christmas" given to the young boy.
A Silver bell from Santa's sleigh
This group of Jewish fighters led the revolt remembered during Hanukkah.
The Maccabees
These visitors followed a star to find the newborn King.
The Magi (Wise Men)
This candle holder used during Kwanzaa holds seven candles.
A Kinara
Yule logs were originally burned to symbolize this.
The return of the sun or light
This famous Russian composer is responsible for the music of The Nutcracker ballet, which premiered in December 1892.
Tchaikovsky
Hanukkah begins on the 25th day of this Hebrew month.
Keslev
In many Christian traditions, Christmas is celebrated for twelve days, ending on this feast day that commemorates the visit of the Magi.
Epiphany
The name “Kwanzaa” comes from a Swahili phrase meaning this.
First Fruits
In Norse mythology, Odin was said to lead this ghostly procession through the sky during Yule, inspiring later European folklore.
In Norse mythology, Odin was said to lead this ghostly procession through the sky during Yule, inspiring later European folklore.
From the first day to the twelfth, this is the total number of gifts received during the "Twelve Days of Christmas".
364 gifts