Christmas Traditions
Hanukkah Highlights
Kwanzaa Knowledge
Winter Around the World
Holiday Food & Festivities
100
This iconic Christmas plant is often hung in doorways so people can share a kiss underneath it.

What is mistletoe?

100
This nine-branched candelabrum is lit during Hanukkah.
What is a menorah (or hanukkiah)?
100
Kwanzaa lasts this many days.

What is seven?

100
In this country, children leave wooden clogs out for Sinterklaas to fill.

What is the Netherlands?

100
This warm drink made with milk, cream, sugar, and eggs is a U.S. holiday favorite.

What is eggnog?

200
This figure delivers gifts on December 6 in parts of Europe, long before Santa arrives.

Who is St. Nicholas?

200
These fried potato pancakes are a beloved Hanukkah food.
What are latkes?
200
This Swahili word meaning “first fruits” inspired the name Kwanzaa.
What is matunda ya kwanza?
200

This Chinese festival marks the longest night of the year with dumplings and family gatherings.

What is the Dongzhi Festival?

200
This Italian Christmas cake filled with raisins and candied fruit is enjoyed worldwide.

What is panettone?

300
This country is known for decorating Christmas trees with spiders and webs for good luck.

What is Ukraine?

300

This game is played with a spinning top marked with four Hebrew letters.

What is dreidel?
300

These seven principles of Kwanzaa guide the celebration.

What are the Nguzo Saba?
300
During this Japanese New Year custom, families clean their homes to sweep away the past year’s misfortunes.
What is ōsōji?
300
These traditional jelly-filled doughnuts are eaten during Hanukkah.

What are sufganiyot?

400

This 12-day post-Christmas celebration ends with Three Kings Day (and begins Mardi Gras).

What is Epiphany?

400

This amount of time the Temple oil miraculously burned, giving Hanukkah its name.

What is eight days?

400
This candleholder, lit during Kwanzaa, holds seven candles.

What is the kinara?

400
Iceland celebrates this tradition where people exchange books and read all night.

What is Jólabókaflóð?

400
This West African–influenced Kwanzaa dish often features black-eyed peas, rice, and spices.
What is Hoppin’ John?
500

These traditional Mexican processions reenact Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter before Jesus’ birth.

What are Las Posadas?
500

This rebel Jewish group led the revolt commemorated during Hanukkah.

Who are the Maccabees?

500
Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by this activist and scholar.
Who is Maulana Karenga?
500
This ancient Persian celebration marks the winter solstice with poetry, pomegranates, and fires.

What is Yalda Night?

500

This Scandinavian holiday dessert table includes dozens of cookies, cakes, pastries, and candies.

What is the julebord?

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