Holiday Trivia
In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what is given on the seventh day?
Seven swans-a-swimming! An English Christmas carol that embodies the spirit of the holidays, the classic tune describes gifts that increase on each of the 12 days of the Christmas season. The song’s lyrics were first published in England in the late eighteenth century, with its most popular melody derived from a 1909 arrangement of a traditional folk melody by English composer Frederic Austin. Variations of the song also exist in Scotland, the Faroe Islands, Sweden and France.
How many days of Kwanzaa are there?
7
Counting, 5-4-3-2-1 senses, progressive muscle relaxation, etc. are all examples of this.
grounding techniques
The chemicals released in our brains when we exercise.
endorphins
… is an overall well-being or total health.
wellness
Many cultures have a tradition of hanging this food-shaped ornament on the Christmas tree. What is the item and meaning behind it?
The Christmas pickle, or the Weihnachtsgurke! It's a German tradition that's popular in the Midwest (and the South) today.
How many reindeer were in the story 'Twas the Night Before Christmas?
8 (Rudolph isn't in this story.)
Deliberately staying away from most people and situations.
isolating
The condition of not being able to sleep
insomnia
What are the three components of health?
Mental, physical and social health.
What famous author gave us the line that Christmas “doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!”?
Dr. Seuss, also known as Theodor “Ted” Geisel, in his holiday classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas. After the debut of Seuss’ 1957 children’s book, his lead character of the Grinch has appeared in numerous films and television specials and is featured in two of the three highest-grossing Christmas films of all time at the U.S. box office.
What year was Kwanzaa created?
1966
Practicing this helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.
gratitude
What important vitamin is produced in our bodies when exposed to sunlight?
Vitamin D - about 15 minutes a day in the sun can improve the strength of your bones and health of your skin.
Where is a shrimp's heart located?
in its head
The holiday decoration tinsel was originally made from strands of what metal?
Silver. Once a display of wealth, it was tradition in Germany to hang tinsel ("estincele,” or sparkle in Old French, or “lametta,” meaning tiny blade in Italian) made of thin strips of silver on a Christmas tree to reflect candlelight. But since silver has a hefty price tag, cheaper alternatives have been made since the early 20th century.
When was the first New Year’s Eve ball drop?
1907
The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness, the ability to 'bounce back.
resiliency
Name for event in our environment or stimuli that has the capacity to threaten our behavioral, mental, and physical processes
stressor or (trigger)
What event is this describing? "Sweating, nausea, trembling and numbness in the legs or hands, dizziness, hot or cold flashes, a feeling of tightness or pressure in the chest, hyperventilation, “jelly” legs or blurred vision can develop. Individuals may even feel like they are going to die of a heart attack"
panic attack or anxiety attack
What iconic holiday character first appeared in a 1939 booklet published by the department store Montgomery Ward?
Believe it or not, we have a marketing campaign to thank for the most famous reindeer of all: Rudolph. The original eight reindeer were popularized by Clement Clarke Moore's 1823 poem A Visit from St. Nicholas, but Rudolph didn’t come along until 1939, when he was dreamed up in Chicago by Montgomery Ward advertising copywriter Robert Lewis May. The copyright was later transferred to May and became a book, and the famed version of the song Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (by Gene Autry) hit No. 1 in 1949.
When was Christmas declared a national holiday?
1870
Creating a different way of looking at a situation/ person/ or relationship, by changing its meaning.
re-framing
"If I don't get this job, I am a failure" is an example of what type of thinking?
all- or- nothing thinking
cognitive distortion
What is the only animal with 4 knees?
Elephants.
They are the only animal to have four forward-facing knees. All other four-legged animals have at least one pair of legs with knees that face backwards.
Fun Fact: They also are the only animals that can't jump.