Ms. Derks' Family Trivia
What is Ms. Derks' favorite color of holiday lights?
A) Red
B) Blue
B) Blue
What was the first fast food joint in the United States?
A) Pizza Hut
B) McDonalds
McDonalds
On what holiday is there usually a countdown? ("Three, two, one.......")
A) Thanksgiving
B) New Year
B) New Year
"Feliz Navidad" is a Spanish phrase. What does "Feliz Navidad" mean?
A) Merry Christmas
B) Happy New Year
Merry Christmas
What is Ms. Derks favorite holiday food to eat?
A) Salmon
B) Charcuterie (meat, cheese, and olives)
C) Peppermint candy
B) Charcuterie (meat, cheese, and olives)
Why did fast food become popular in the United States?
A) Because we had more cows
B) Because expressways were invented and people were in their cars more
B) Because expressways were invented and people were in their cars more
What is it called when someone makes a new goal or a new promise at the beginning of a new year?
A) New Year's Wish
B) New Year's Resolution
B) New Year's Resolution
True or False:
Ms. Derks almost always stays up until midnight on New Years.
False
How much of your plate should be filled with fruits and veggies to be healthy?
A) A spoonful
B) Half the plate
B) Half the plate
Which country eats fish for Christmas dinner?
A) United States
B) Poland
C)Mexico
It could be any, but Polish Christians (B) is known for eating fish for Christmas dinner.
In what country do people give their loved ones money in a red envelope for good luck on New Year's?
A) England
B) Vietnam
B) Vietnam
How many nieces and nephews does Ms. Derks usually celebrate the holidays with?
A) 14
B) 16
B) 16
What is the name of a holiday drink that contains eggs?
A) Hot chocolate
B) Egg nog
C) Egg milkshake
B) Egg nog
What Jewish holiday is taking place right now?
A) Kwanzaa
B) Hanukkah
C) Christmas
B) Hanukkah
Rosh HaShanah is also known as what?
A) Jewish New Year
B) Chinese New Year
A) Jewish New Year
A) India
B) Canada
C) Mexico
India. There are also other countries who believe it's very important to eat lucky foods on New Year.
What can you say instead of Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah when you want to be inclusive?
Happy Holidays!
Which Muslim holiday takes place after Ramadan?
A) Eid
B) Christmas
Eid