Holiday traditions
What country does the Christmas tree tradition supposedly originate from?
Germany
The first gingerbread houses were inspired by what famous fairytale?
Hansel & Gretel
Which comedian famous performed "The Chanukah Song" on Saturday Night Live in 1994?
Adam Sandler
This holiday has only been celebrated since 1966
Kwanzaa
Fill in the blank.
Chocolate _______ are traditionally given to children during Hanukkah
Gelt
What classic Christmas song was written during a heatwave?
White Christmas
What is the day after Christmas called in the UK and several other countries?
Boxing Day
What are traditional candy canes supposed to represent?
A shepherd's staff
What musical group/artist has the greatest selling holiday album of all time?
Elvis Presley
What color do people in Brazil wear on New Year's Eve for good luck?
White
Til laddu is a traditional Indian sweet made from what primary ingredient?
Sesame seeds
What popular holiday song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
The celebration of the sun's journey from the southern to the northern hemisphere is called what in Hinduism?
Makar Sankranti (begins January 14)
This holiday dish is sometimes served at New Year's celebrations around the US. It swells as it cooks, symbolizing prosperity
Black eyed peas
Which singer made "Feliz Navidad" a popular holiday song?
Jose Feliciano