Christmas
A red-nosed reindeer that guides Santa’s sleigh
Rudolph
How many nights is Hanukkah celebrated?
8
How many days does Kwanzaa last?
7
Omisoka is celebrated in which country?
Japan
Krampus is associated with which holiday?
Christmas
A plant that is traditionally hung for people to kiss under
Mistletoe
The name of the candle holder used during Hanukkah
Menorah
The candle holder used in Kwanzaa?
Kinara
What traditional food is eaten on Omisoka to symbolize long life?
Toshikoshi soba (buckwheat noodles)
In which region did the Krampus tradition originate?
Alpine regions (Austria, Germany)
which country did the tradition of Christmas trees originate
Germany
A Food that is traditionally eaten because it’s fried in oil
Latkes (potato pancakes)
Name one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa.
Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), Imani (Faith)
What activity do families often do to clean and prepare for the new year?
Ōsōji (big cleaning)
What does Krampus do to naughty children?
Punishes them (sometimes by swatting or carrying them away in a sack)
A popular Christmas beverage that is also called “milk punch”
Eggnog
What does the word “Hanukkah” mean in Hebrew?
Dedication
Who founded Kwanzaa?
Dr. Maulana Karenga
What is the name of the Buddhist temple bell rung 108 times on Omisoka?
Joya no Kane
What day is Krampusnacht celebrated?
December 5th
What year was “Silent Night” first performed
1818
In what year did the Maccabean revolt occur?
Around 167 BCE
In what year was Kwanzaa first celebrated?
1966
Omisoka falls on what date?
December 31st
Krampus is often depicted with what two physical features?
Horns and hooves