Holiday Traditions
What plant is often hung in doorways for people to kiss under during the holidays?
What is Mistletoe
What is the name for elongated, pointed formations that hang from eaves and other surfaces, created when dripping water freezes in cold temperatures?
What is an Icicle
What sweet treat is often left out for Santa Claus?
What is Cookies
What 1946 classic movie features a character named George Bailey?
What is "It's a Wonderful Life"
What holiday on 12/26/25 celebrates heritage, unity, and culture?
Kwanzaa
How many lights are on a menorah?
What is 9
What winter pastime involves descending a snowy slope atop a flat, often wooden or plastic, vehicle that utilizes gravity and friction for motion?
What is sledding
What traditional drink is made of eggs, milk, sugar, and spices?
What is Eggnog
In what year did the original Miracle on 34th Street release?
What is 1947
What Buddhist holiday is celebrated in Thailand in April and involves water?
What is Songkran
In ancient Norse mythology, what plant associated with the goddess Frigg became a symbol of love and is now commonly hung in doorways for people to kiss under during the holidays?
What is Mistletoe
What is the scientific term for the process by which certain animals enter a state of metabolic depression and inactivity to survive periods of cold and scarce food during winter?
What is hibernation
What cake is famous for lasting long periods of time?
What is Fruitcake
Name one of the main male characters from White Christmas
Who is Bob Wallace/Phil Davis
What holiday is celebrated in China at the start of the new year?
What is the lunar new year
What is the name of the festival of lights celebrated in India?
What is Diwali
What is the astronomical name for the day in winter that marks the lowest angle of the sun and the earliest sunset, resulting in the longest night of the year?
What is the Winter Solstice
What Italian bread is popular at Christmas and often has candied fruit?
What is Panettone
From the movie Elf, what is the first rule of Christmas?
What is "Treat everyday like its Christmas"
This traditional Thai festival, celebrated on the full moon of the 12th month in the Thai lunar calendar, involves floating decorated baskets (krathongs) on water to pay respects to the water spirits. The festival is marked by beautiful lanterns lighting up the night sky, creating a magical atmosphere.
Loy Krathong