Holidays at the Movies
This 2003 flick starring Adam Goldberg, who plays a detective on a mission to save Hanukkah from the clutches of Santa Claus' evil son.
What is The Hebrew Hammer?
This eight-day holiday celebrates the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem after it was taken by the Maccabees.
What is Hanukkah?
In preparation for the Indian festival of Diwali, people decorate their homes with this colorful artwork made from rice powder?
What is Rangoli?
This is a Puerto Rican holiday drink meaning "little coconut."
What is Coquito?
Instead of giving out presents, this German mythological figure, believed to have roots in pre-Christian traditions, is said to scare "bad" children.
What is Krampus?
Italian families around the world gather on Christmas Eve to celebrate La Vigilia di Natale and to enjoy this traditional food - a food that many Catholic Italian families also eat on Friday.
What is fish?
In 2005, what new Christmas tradition was created by a mother and her daughters?
What is Elf on the Shelf?
This candy was originated in Germany and bent to look like shepherds' crooks.
What is the candy cane?
A game that bears a letter of the Hebrew alphabet on each side and references "a great miracle happened here."
What is dreidel?
Donna Reed played Mary Hatch and co-starred with James Stewart in this Christmas favorite.
What is It's a Wonderful Life?
What seven day festival celebrates family, community and culture?
What is Kwanzaa?
These candies are typically given to children in mesh bags which shiny wrappers with a monetary value.
What is Gelt?
Although Christmas isn't a national holiday in Japan, they have a dinner tradition that began in 1974 after a very successful marketing campaign from what fast food chain?
What is KFC?
This 2002 this Adam Sandler animated movie was made from his hit Hanukkah Song.
What is Eight Crazy Night?
What made up holiday is characterized by the raising of an aluminum pole, serving of a dinner, airing of grievances and feats of strength?
What is Festivus?
For Kwanzaa they light the Kinara daily. Each candle represents a specific principle. This color candle symbolizing "the people themselves," is always lit first.
What is black?
A special candle holder, called a kinara is used for what seven day holiday festival?
What is Kwanzaa?
This television animated special examines Kwanzaa from the perspective of a toddler. It stars Tommy Pickles.
Who are the Rugrats?
What Festival of Lights holiday symbolizes victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance?