In the movie "A Christmas Story" what "major award" did Ralphie's dad (Mr. Parker) win?
A leg lamp
How many candles does a Menorah have?
Eight main candles: Represent the eight nights of Hanukkah
Shamash: The ninth candle, which is used to light the other candles
Where did the tradition of decorating gingerbread houses originate?
Germany in the 16th -18th century
Oh, dreidel, dreidel, dreidel
I made you out of ____
And when you’re dry and ____
Oh Dreidel we shall ____
Oh, dreidel, dreidel, dreidel
I made you out of clay
And when you’re dry and ready
Oh Dreidel we shall play
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
The Hessian soldiers brought over the tradition during the Revolutionary War. The Hessian Tree Lighting takes place at East Hillside Cemetery (Long Island) where some of the soldiers are buried.
The Movie "Eight Crazy Nights" is a movie about what and starring which famous actor?
A movie about Hanukkah, starring Adam Sandler
What country celebrates Christmas with a log that poops out presents?
Spain (Tió de Nadal)
Which holiday is celebrated with the consumption of "Soul Food"?
Kwanzaa
Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad,
______ ___ y felicidad
Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad,
Próspero año y felicidad
What year was Kwanzaa first celebrated?
1966
In the movie "Christmas with the KRANKS" what caused their neighbors to be outraged?
Frosty
With Hebrew letters printed on each side representing the phrase "A Great Miracle Happened There" is called what?
What item has Hebrew letters printed on each side representing the phrase "A Great Miracle Happened There"?
Dreidels
What country did Fruitcake originate in?
Ancient Egypt/ Ancient Greece/Ancient Rome
Put on your_______
Here comes _______
So much _______
To celebrate _______
Put on your yarmulke
Here comes Chanukah
So much funikkah
To celebrate Chanukah
In the central European popular legend, what is the name of the half-goat, half-demon monster that punishes misbehaving children at Christmas time?
Belsnickel/Krampus
In the movie "ELF" How does Buddy the Elf travel to New York City?
"I passed through the seven levels of the candy cane forest, through the sea of swirly-twirly gum drops, and then I walked through the Lincoln Tunnel."
What country exchanges books on Christmas?
Iceland
This traditional Ashkenazi Jewish dish is similar to casserole or sometimes referred to as noodle pudding.
Kugel
I'm Mister White Christmas,
I'm Mister ____.
I'm Mister ____; I'm Mister ___ below.
Friends call me Snow Miser, whatever I touch, Turns to snow in my clutch.
I'm too much.
I never want to know a day that's over ___ degrees.
I'd rather have it 30, 20,10, 5 and let it freeze!
I'm Mister White Christmas,
I'm Mister Snow.
I'm Mister Icicle; I'm Mister Ten below.
Friends call me Snow Miser, whatever I touch, Turns to snow in my clutch.
I'm too much.
I never want to know a day that's over 40 degrees,
I'd rather have it 30, 20,10, 5 and let it freeze!
Who follows the Julian calendar, celebrating Christmas on January 7th?
The Eastern Orthodox Church
In the 1974 movie "The Year Without a Santa Claus" what happened to Santa at the start of the film?
He was sick
Which holiday is celebrated using a seven pronged candle holder?
Kwanzaa
Kinara (a candle holder)
Mishumaa Sabaa (seven candles)
What country celebrates Shabbat during Hanukkah by opening a new bottle or cask of wine?
France (particularly the Avignon region in the south)
On the twelfth day of Christmas,
my true love gave to me
Twelve drummers drumming,
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten ______ a-leaping,
Nine ladies ______,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-______,
Five golden rings,
Four ______ ______,
Three French hens,
Two ______ doves,
And a ______ in a pear tree!
On the twelfth day of Christmas,
my true love gave to me
Twelve drummers drumming,
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree!
Why is Hanukkah celebrated?
The Hebrew word Hanukkah means “dedication.” The holiday marks the liberation of the second Temple in Jerusalem from occupying foreign forces by the Maccabees. (2nd century BC)
In the movie "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer", what does Hermey wish he could be instead of an elf?
A dentist
The Christmas tradition of leaving shoes outside for the "Wise Men" is most commonly practiced in what countries?
Spanish speaking countries
What country leaves cellophane-wrapped “Christmas apples” for Santa?
China
I'm Mister Green Christmas, I'm Mister ___.
I'm Mister ___ Blister, I'm Mister ___.
They call me ___Miser whatever I touch
Starts to ___ in my clutch.
I'm too much.
I never want to know a day that's under ___ degrees,
I'd rather have it 80, 90, 100 degrees!
I'm Mister Green Christmas, I'm Mister Sun.
I'm Mister Heat Blister, I'm Mister 101.
They call me Heat Miser whatever I touch
Starts to melt in my clutch.
I'm too much.
I never want to know a day that's under 60 degrees,
I'd rather have it 80, 90, 100 degrees!
This character is famous for giving away all of his inheritance and traveled helping the poor and sick. Most Notably he saved three poor sisters from being sold by their father by providing them with a dowry so that they could be married. Who am I?
The Legend of St. Nicholas: The Real Santa Claus