Christmas
What color are mistletoe berries?
White
On which side of the menorah do you light the candles?
Right to left
True or false: Setting off fireworks is a New Year’s tradition because it’s meant to scare off evil spirits.
True
What holiday is based on the Winter Solstice and celebrates light returning?
Yule
Which song begins with the line “You better watch out, you better not cry”?
Santa Claus is comin' to town
From which country did the poinsettia plant originate?
Mexico
What is the Yiddish word for chocolate money given during Chanukah?
Gelt
In Jewish tradition, what is used to symbolize a sweet New Year?
(Answer: Apples dipped in honey)
What date does the Winter Solstice usually fall on in the Northern Hemisphere?
December 21st
What is the best-selling Christmas single of all time?
White Christmas
In which country is it tradition to hide all brooms in the house on Christmas Eve?
Norway
Who was the Syrian king during the time of the Hanukkah story?
Antiochus III
What fruit is traditionally eaten in Spain at the stroke of midnight, one for each chime of the clock?
Grapes
Which civilization built Machu Picchu, which aligns with the solstices?
The Inca Civilization
For which company did Haddon Sundblum create illustrations of Santa Claus?
Answer: Coca Cola
Which country is believed to have started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
Which holiday marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year?
Rosh Hashanah
Which country popularized the song ‘Auld Lang Syne’?
Scotland
What type of tree was traditionally brought into homes during Yule celebrations?
Fir or Pine trees
Who originally recorded the classic Christmas song “Jingle Bell Rock”?
Brenda Lee
What are the 12 days of Christmas?
The time between the birth of Jesus and the wise men’s visit.
What does the dreidel game symbolize during Hanukkah?
symbolizes the endurance of Jewish culture throughout times of persecution.
In Irish culture, what do single women place under their pillow on New Year's Eve, hoping to catch their future husband?
(Answer: A sprig of mistletoe)
Which ancient structure aligns with the sunrise on the Winter Solstice?
Stonehenge
What was the first Christmas song to be sung in outer space?
Jingle Bells