Winter Holidays Around the World
What Jewish holiday is known as the Festival of Lights?
Hanukkah
What is the name of the green character who tries to steal Christmas?
the Grinch
Finish the lyric: “On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…”
a partridge in a pear tree.
Which country is the first to celebrate the New Year each year due to its time zone?
Kiribati
What holiday decoration was originally made from silver?
Silver
In what country do people celebrate "La Befana," a kind witch who delivers presents to children on January 6th?
Italy
In the movie Home Alone, where does Kevin’s family travel, leaving him behind?
What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?
White Christmas
What item is dropped in New York City to mark the New Year?
Ball
What is the name of the snowman in Frozen?
Olaf
What African American holiday lasts from December 26th to January 1st?
Kwanzaa
In Elf, what is Buddy’s favorite food group?
Candy (or candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup)?
In the song Frosty the Snowman, what makes Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
What do people in Spain eat at midnight on New Year’s Eve for good luck?
Grapes
What popular holiday beverage is also known as "milk punch"?
Eggnog
Which country celebrates "St. Lucia Day" on December 13th with young girls wearing candle crowns?
Sweden
What classic Christmas movie features the line, “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings”?
It’s a Wonderful Life
In The Twelve Days of Christmas, how many golden rings are there?
Five
What ancient civilization is credited with celebrating the first New Year?
The Babylonians
What popular Christmas candy was first shaped to resemble a shepherd’s crook?
Candy cane
What holiday is celebrated in Mexico with "posadas" to reenact Mary and Joseph's search for shelter?
Las Posadas
What holiday movie is based on a short story called The Greatest Gift?
It’s a Wonderful Life
Who originally sang All I Want for Christmas Is You?
Mariah Carey
Which ancient Roman god is New Year's Day named after, symbolizing beginnings and endings?
What year did NORAD first start tracking Santa’s flight on Christmas Eve?
1955