Holiday Jeopardy

Chinese New Year

100

Which astronomical event signals the start of Chinese New Year?

^{A) A Lunar eclipse}

^{B) A Solar eclipse}

^{C) A new moon}

C) A new moon

200

After the year of the Dragon in 2024, 2025 will be the year of the...

^{A) Snake}

^{B) Rabbit}

^{C) Ox}

A) Snake

300

Which activity is considered a sign of prosperity during Chinese New Year?

^{A) Planting trees}

^{B) Cleaning the house}

^{C) Buying new clothes}

C) Buying new clothes

Buying and wearing new clothes is a Chinese New Year tradition that symbolizes a fresh start and good fortune in the coming year

400

This activity is done during Chinese New Yew year to ward off evil spirits

^{A) Set off fireworks}

^{B) Singing songs}

^{C) Wear masks}

A) Set off fireworks

In traditional Chinese culture, firecrackers were originally used to scare away evil spirits 

500

On the final day of the Chinese New Year, which celebration occurs?

^{A) The Reunion Dinner}

^{B) The Rabbit Festival}

^{C) The Lantern Festival}

C) The Lantern Festival

Kwanzaa

100

When is Kwanzaa Celebrated?

^{A) December 25th - January 1st}

^{B) December 26th - January 1st}

^{C) December 27th - January 1st}

B) December 26th - January 1st

200

Who created Kwanzaa?

^{A)  Claudette Colvin}

^{B)  Dr. Martin Luther King}

^{C)  Dr. Maulana Karenga}

C)  Dr. Maulana Karenga

Established in California in 1966

300

How many principles are there when Celebrating Kwanzaa?

^{A) 3 Principals}

^{B) 5 Principals}

^{C) 7 Principals}

C) 7 Principals

^{Umoja (Unity)}

^{Kujichagulia (Self-determination)}

^{Ujima (Collective work and responsibility)}

^{Ujamaa (Cooperative economics)}

^{Nia (Purpose)}

^{Kuumba (Creativity)}

^{Imani (Faith)}

400

The kinara, a special candle holder, holds which combination of colored candles?

^{A) One black, three red, and three green}

^{B) Three black, one red, and three green}

^{C) Three red, Three black, and one green}

A) One black, three red, and three green

500

What is the feast, held on December 31st, during Kwanzaa called?

^{A) Karamu}

^{B) Kujichagulia}

^{C) Umoja}

A) Karamu

Hanukkah

100

Hanukkah is celebrated

^{A) 8 days, 8 nights}

^{B) 7 days, 8 nights}

^{C) 8 days, 7 nights}

A) 8 days, 8 nights

200

What does the word "Chanukah" mean?

^{A) Candles}

^{B) Triumph}

^{C) Dedication}

B) Triumph

Chanukah celebrates the heroic efforts of the Maccabees - their military successes and their rekindling of the lights of the Menorah.  After their triumph, the Jews went to the Holy Temple - which was filled with idols and in shambles - and reestablished the lighting of the Menorah

300

Where is the menorah placed after lighting the candles?

^{A) In the middle of the living room}

^{B) Next to a window or balcony}

^{C) In the corner on the kitchen}

B) Next to a window or balcony

400

Hanukkah is celebrated on the Hebrew month of

^{A) Kislev}

^{B) Sivan}

^{C) Tevet}

A) Kislev

500

What do the four letters on the dreidel stand for?

^{A) Eternal values will always triumph}

^{B) God saved us from our enemies}

^{C) A great miracle happened there}

C) A great miracle happened there

The letters (nun, gimmel, hey, shin) spell out the Hebrew words of Nes Gadol Haya Sham - A great miracle happened there

Christmas

100

Why is Christmas often written as "Xmas"

^{A) To avoid religious connotations}

^{B) The X signifies the public holiday}

^{C) In Greek, the first part of the word Christ is X (chi)}

C) In Greek, the first part of the word Christ is X (chi)

200

The song 'Jingle Bells' was actually written for which holiday?

^{A) Easter}

^{B) New Year's}

^{C) Thanksgiving}

C) Thanksgiving

300

What is the gift given in the 8th verse of the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas"?

^{A) Pipers Piping}

^{B) Lords a-leaping}

^{C) Maids a-milking}

C) Maids a-milking

400

When was December 25 first identified as the day when Jesus was born?

^{A) 3rd Century CE}

^{B) 10th Century CE}

^{C) 15th Century CE}

A) 3rd Century CE

December 25th was first identified as the date of Jesus' birth by Sextus Julius Africanus in 221 and later became the universally accepted date

500

Immigrants of which nationality are credited with importing the tradition of Santa Claus to the Americas?

^{A) English}

^{B) Dutch}

^{C) Italian}

B) Dutch

Dutch immigrants brought the tradition of Sinterklass (based on St. Nicholas, the 4th century bishop of Myra) which later became Santa Claus, to New Amsterdam (later New York)

Holiday Movie/TV

100

According to a 2023 YouGov poll, which % of people believe the movie Die Hard is a 'Christmas Movie'?

^{A) 22%}

^{B) 39%}

^{C) 48%}

B) 39%

^{11% responded as not sure}

^{50% responded as not a Christmas movie}

200

Who voices the character of Santa Claus in the movie Polar Express?

^{A) Tom Hanks}

^{B) Tim Allen}

^{C) Michael Keaton}

A) Tom Hanks

300

Finish the quote from Andy on the TV show The Office

"I decided to give Erin the Twelve days of Christmas.  Is it my fault the first eight days is basically ___ birds?"

^{A) 40}

^{B) 15}

^{C) 30}

C) 30

400

Which of these is NOT included in the tradition of Festivus?

^{A) Airing of Grievances}

^{B) Feats of Strength} 

^{C) Sharing of Marble Rye}

C) Sharing of Marble Rye

500

In the movie Elf, which was NOT one of Buddy the Elf's food groups?

^{A) Candy}

^{B) Sugar}

^{C) Syrup}

B) Sugar