Music
In the song 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town," the singer tells children "you better not cry" and "you better not ____"
In the United States, what do people typically leave out for Santa and his reindeer the night before Christmas?
Milk and cookies, carrots
What is one of the most popular cookies during the winter holiday season?
Sugar
What actor from the 'Home Alone' movies recently received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
Macaulay Culkin
What winter sport evolved from skateboarding and surfing?
Snowboarding
This was given on the third day of Christmas in the song 'The 12 Days of Christmas.'
Three French hens
How many nights is Hanukkah celebrated for and which direction are the Hanukkah candles lit from?
Eight, left to right
When are latkes traditionally eaten?
The crispy, fried, delicious potato pancakes are traditionally eaten on Hanukkah
How many total ghosts/spirits are there in 'A Christmas Carol'?
Four
What is the name of the ice skating rink in Central Park?
Wollman Rink
'Let It Snow" was written during what in California?
A heat wave-- composer Jule Styne and lyricist Sammy Cahn wrote the song during a heat wave in July 1945 in Hollywood, CA as the musicians wished for cooler conditions
How can the winter solstice be celebrated?
lighting lanterns, reciting winter solstice quotes/poems, eating a delicious meal, setting intentions for the year ahead, measuring the daylight, crafting
True or false: mistletoe is edible
Very false- all parts of the plant are toxic/poisonous as the plant contains Phoratoxin and Viscotoxin. It is undetermined if ingesting mistletoe would actually cause death but it is certainly not advised to eat it.
What year was the animated movie 'The Grinch' released?
2018-- this movie was the 3rd screen adaption of the 1957 book How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Suess, following the 1966 television special and the 2000 live action feature length film.
Skiing is a popular winter sport in the U.S. Which U.S. state is home to the largest number of ski resorts?
New York- with a total of 52 ski resorts
According to the song 'You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch," the Grinch has what in his smile?
Termites
What is involved in the "twelve grapes" tradition?
"las doce uvas de la suerte" involves eating twelve grapes starting at the first stroke of midnight as one year changes to another (NYE). You must eat the twelve grapes in 12 seconds, at home or in front of a clock tower-- all to ensure good luck for the next year
Black eyed peas are traditionally served during Kwanzaa. What do black eyed peas symbolize?
Good luck
In the move Elf, what does Buddy claim are the four food groups?
Candy canes, candy, syrup, candy corns
What is the Iditarod?
The Iditarod is an annual dogsled race run in March between Anchorage and Nome, Alaska. The ceremonial start in Anchorage, AK brings thousands of spectators
How many minutes did it take to write the song 'All I Want for Christmas is You'?
15 minutes. Mariah Carey wrote the hit song with songwriter Walter Afanasieff. The recording process took longer.
Which country was the first to use the tradition of Christmas trees?
Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition as we know it, starting in the 16th century when people brought decorated trees into their homes. Some built Christmas pyramids of wood and decorated them with evergreens and candles if wood was scarce
What is a lesser-known word for cranberries?
Marsh whorts-- the old and early name for the cranberry. Earlier names also include crane-berries, fen whorts, marsh berries, and moss berries.
What delicacy aboard the Polar Express gets its own musical number?
Hot chocolate
Where are the 2026 Winter Olympics scheduled to take place?
Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo