Christmas Traditions
What date is Christmas Day?
A. December 10
B. December 25
C. December 31
D. December 1
B. December 25
What color is the Grinch?
Green
What falls from the sky in winter?
Snow
Finish the lyric: “Jingle bells, jingle bells…”
A. Run away today
B. Jingle all the way
C. Hooray hooray
D. In the hay
B. Jingle all the way
Hanukkah is sometimes celebrated in which month?
A. July
B. November or December
C. March
D. August
B. November or December
What do people traditionally put at the top of a Christmas tree?
In Frosty the Snowman, what brings Frosty to life?
A. A magic scarf
B. A magic hat
C. A magic broom
D. A magic carrot
B. A magic hat
What do you call a figure made from snowballs?
Snowman
What kind of animal is Rudolph?
Reindeer
What is the candle holder used during Hanukkah called?
A. Lantern
B. Menorah
C. Torch
D. Candle tree
B. Menorah
What red-and-white striped candy is popular at Christmas?
Candy Canes
In Home Alone, where does Kevin’s family go on vacation?
A. Florida
B. New York
C. Paris
D. London
C. Paris
What do you ride down a snowy hill?
Sled
Finish the lyric: “You’re a mean one, Mr. ____.”
A. Snowman
B. Claus
C. Grinch
D. Elf
C. Grinch
What holiday features dragons and fireworks in many Asian cultures?
A. Diwali
B. Chinese/Lunar New Year
C. Hanukkah
D. Easter
B. Chinese/Lunar New Year
What plant do people hang in doorways?
A. Holly
B. Mistletoe
C. Pine
D. Poinsettia
B. Mistletoe
What makes Rudolph’s nose special?
It glows red
What sport is played on ice?
Hockey
What song is about a snowman who comes to life?
A. Silent Night
B. Frosty the Snowman
C. Jingle Bell Rock
D. Deck the Halls
B. Frosty the Snowman
In Mexico, what do people break during Christmas celebrations that are filled with treats?
A. Piñatas
B. Lanterns
C. Boxes
D. Bells
A. Piñatas
What do kids often leave out for Santa’s reindeer?
Carrots
In The Polar Express, what is the first gift of Christmas?
A. A bell
B. A golden ticket
C. A scarf
D. A star
A. A bell
What is it called when ice forms on trees and makes them sparkle?
A. Fog
B. Frost
C. Rain
D. Dew
B. Frost
In “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” what is given on day 5?
A. Five winter hats
B. Five candy canes
C. Five golden rings
D. Five shining stars
C. Five golden rings
How many days does Kwanzaa last?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 10
C. 7