Holidays around the World
The Jewish holiday Hanukkah is often called the Festival of Lights, and is celebrated for how many nights?
8 nights
What is the name of the Grinch’s dog?
Max
What company is often credited with helping popularize the modern, red-suited image of Santa Claus through advertising?
Coca-Cola
Frosty the Snowman was a _____ _____ ____
jolly happy soul
The green character who steals Christmas was created by this author.
Dr. Seuss
In the United States, this holiday begins on December 25 and lasts for seven days, celebrating African American culture and community.
Kwanzaa
In Elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to find his biological father, who works at this type of company?
A publishing company
Which state was the first to officially recognize Christmas as a legal holiday?
Alabama
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, oh, what fun it is to ride __ _ ___ ______ ____ ______
in a one-horse open sleigh
What holiday decoration was once made from strands of real silver?
Tinsel
What is the name of the candle holder used during Kwanzaa?
Kinara
What is the nickname given to Harry and Marv in Home Alone?
The Wet Bandits
What country is widely credited with starting the modern Christmas tree tradition?
Germany
And the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be __ ____ ___ _____ ____
on your own front door
What country is credited with starting the tradition of sending Christmas cards?
England
In Japan, eating food from this American fast-food chain has become a Christmas tradition?
KFC
In the movie Die Hard, what does John McClane famously write on a sweatshirt?
HO-HO-HO
What color combination is traditionally associated with Kwanzaa?
Red, black, and green
Don’t want a doll, no dinky Tinkertoy, I want a ____________ to play with and enjoy
hippopotamus
What common holiday decoration can be poisonous to pets like cats and dogs?
Mistletoe or Holly
What holiday is celebrated on December 26 in Canada?
Boxing Day
In A Christmas Story, what is the secret message that Ralphie's deciphers?
Ovaltine
What Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me _____ ______ ____, ___ ______ _____, ___ _ _________ __ _ ____ ____
three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree
Name all 8 of Santa’s reindeer
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen