Christmas
How many days does Christmas last?
12
When was the first New Year celebrated?
4,000 years ago
What country primarily celebrates Hanukkah?
Israel
What is Diwali also known as?
Festival of lights
What is another nickname for Santa?
Nick, St. Nicholas, Kris Kringle, Father Noel
What is the name of the calendar that marked January 1st as New Years in 1582?
Gregorian Calendar
What do people light to celebrate Hanukkah?
Menorah
Diwali always occurs on:
A no-moon night
Who is Christmas celebrated for?
Jesus Christ
What do people make to better themselves in the New Year?
New Years' Resolutions
What is the meaning of Hanukkah?
Dedication
Diwali commemorates the spiritual enlightenment of which two famous saints?
Vardhamana Mahavira & Swami Dayananda Saraswati
What is the most popular Christmas carol?
Jingle Bells
What is another name for New Year's Eve?
Saint's Day
What's the name of the ninth candle on the menorah?
Shamash
"Thalai Deepavali" is a unique Diwali custom of which Indian state?
Tamil Nadu
What religion created Christmas?
The Pagans
Which is the first country to celebrate the New Year?
Kiribati
Why do we celebrate Hanukkah for eight nights?
To commemorate the miracle of the oil—and perhaps as a nod to Sukkot
What do the Sikhs commonly call Diwali?
Bandi Chhor Divas