Holidays Around the World
This Jewish holiday, known as the Festival of Lights, commemorates the rededication of the Second Tempal and lasts for eight nights.
What is Hanukkah?
In this classic, someone is encouraged to 'have a cup of cheer' and gather with friends.
What is Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree?
In Home Alone, Kevin is left behind when his family flies to this city.
What is Paris?
In Spain, it's customary to eat 12 grapes at midnight on this holiday to bring luck for each month ahead.
What is New Year's Eve?
A common Christmas decoration, this circular greenery symbolizes eternity and welcome.
What is a wreath?
This Irish holiday on March 17 celebrates the patron saint known for bringing Christianity to Ireland.
What is St Patrick's Day?
This song is about bells ringing on a sleigh ride through the snow.
What is Jingle Bells?
In Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, this character wants to be a dentist.
Who is Hermey?
Breaking a fast with dates at sunset is a daily tradition during this Islamic holy month.
What is Ramadan?
This nine-branched candelabrum is lit during Hanukkah to commemorate a miracle in the Temple.
What is a menorah?
Marked by dragon dances and firecrackers, this celebration begins on the first new moon of the lunar calendar.
What is Lunar New Year? or Chinese New Year?
In this tune, two singers argue playfully about whether one of them should head home for the night.
What is Baby It's Cold Outside?
In The Polar Express, the first gift of Christmas is this object.
What is a bell?
In Denmark, Norway and Holland, children put their shoes at the end of their beds on December 6th to receive candy from this sait.
Who is St. Nicholas?
This horn-shaped harvest symbol overflowing with fruits and grains is often seen during Thanksgiving.
What is a cornucopia?
Known as the Festival of Lights in Hinduism, this autumn holiday celebrates the return of Rama to Ayodhya.
what is Diwali?
Written in the 1980's. this charity single asked listeners to help those facing famine during the holidays.
What is Do They Know It's Christmastime?
In It's a Wonderful Life, George Bailey lives in this fictional town.
What is Bedford Falls?
In Australia, Christmas often includes barbecues and beach trips because the holiday falls in this season.
What is summer?
These paper lights, often shaped like animals or boats, illuminate celebrations during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
What are lanterns?
Created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, this week-long African American holiday celebrates the Nguzo Saba, or Seven Principles.
What is Kwanzaa?
This classic British carol opens with a demand for a warm drink and urges householders to bring a figgy dessert.
What is We Wish You a Merry Christmas?
This 1947 classic features the 'real' Santa on trial.
What is Miracle on 34th Street?
In Japan, families famously order Christmas dinner from this American fast-food restaurant.
What is KFC?
During Mexican Christmas celebrations, children often break brightly coloured objects filled with candy called this.
What is a pinata?