Christmas
What do children get from Santa if they're on the naughty list?
Coal
How many nights does Hannukah last?
8 nights
Which number is the most symbolic of the Kwanzaa celebration?
Seven. There are seven letters in Kwanzaa and seven days for the celebration that includes seven principles and seven primary symbols.
Which U.S. State sees the most snowfall each year?
Alaska, over 600 inches annually
What newspaper sponsored the first-ever Times Square New Year’s Eve party?
New York Times
What popular Christmas beverage is also called, "milk punch?"
Eggnog
What is a Shamash?
The candle of the menorah that is used to light the 8 other candles. Typically set apart from the 8 in height.
What famous Wonder of the World is thought to be associated with ancient Winter Solstice celebrations?
Stonehenge
What is the name of Alaska's famous long-distance sled dog race?
The Iditarod
What’s the name of the annual New Year’s Day parade that takes place in Pasadena, California?
The Rose Parade
Dasher, Dancer, Donner
Who was the first U.S. president to light a menorah?
Bill Clinton
Saturnalia is a Greek winter holiday that honors which Greek god?
Saturn, the god of agriculture
Which U.S. state recorded the lowest temperature ever in the continental United States at -70°F?
Montana-the Rogers Pass in 1954
What country smashed plates on New Year’s to ward off evil spirits?
Denmark
What is the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time?
Home Alone
Which day of the week can Hanukkah NOT begin on?
Tuesday
The Chinese Dongzhi Festival celebrates the winter solstice and literally means “winter” does what?
It means winter arrives.
Which country has the most Winter Olympic medals?
Norway
What percentage of people keep their New Year’s resolutions for a full year?
About 8%
What popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
How many different official ways can Hanukkah be spelled?
16
During the Norse celebration of Yule people believed each spark from the burning log would bring what?
The birth of a new piglet or calf
What is the average falling speed of snowflakes?
3-5 MPH
In which year did Times Square host its first New Year's Eve ball drop?
1907
How many gifts are given IN TOTAL in “The Twelve Days of Christmas”?
364 gifts