Holidays in Numbers
How many candles are on the Hanukkah Menorah?
9
Which U.S. state was the first US to declare Christmas a legal holiday in 1836?
a. Alabama, b. Georgia, c. Virginia, d. Pennsylvania
a. Alabama
When was the first ever "ball drop" in Times Square?
a. 1907, b. 1910, c. 1922, d. 1930
a. 1907
What is the more formal name for the first day of winter?
The Winter Solstice
True or False: Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year?
False
Approximately how many real Christmas trees are sold in the United States every year?
a. 45 million b. 25 million c. 15 million d. 55 million
b. 25 million
What was the first (Christmas) song played in space?
Jingle Bells
February 1st, 2022 begins the year of which animal in the Chinese zodiac?
The Tiger
What are the 3 official winter months in the Northern Hemisphere?
December, January, and February
How large was the largest snowflake ever recorded?
a. 5 in x 12 in, b. 6 in x 14 in, c. 8 in x 15 in, d. 10 in x 17 in
c. 8 in x 15 in
On average, how much are Americans expecting to spend on winter holidays including gifts and non-gift items in 2021?
a. $1208 b. $998 c. $1552 d. $1440
b. $998
In which country did the modern Christmas tree originate?
Germany
How much did the original Time Square Ball weigh?
a. 400 lbs, b. 500 lbs, c. 600 lbs, d. 700 lbs
d. 700 lbs
Which two astrological signs of the zodiac occur in December?
Sagittarius and Capricorn
What plant commonly used for Christmas celebrations is actually parasitic?
Mistletoe
How many days is the celebration of the Lunar New Year?
15
Originally from Mexico, this red and green plant is used to decorate homes during Christmas?
Poinsettia
How much does the current Times Square Ball weigh?
a. 10,875 lbs, b. 11,875 lbs, c. 12,575 lbs, d. 13,575 lbs
b. 11,875 pounds
How many sides or points does a snowflake always have?
6
Which two winter holidays share the colors red and green?
Kwanzaa and Christmas
How many animals are there in the Chinese Zodiac?
12
What is the highest-grossing box office Christmas movie of all time?
The Grinch
Who instituted January 1st as the first day of the year?
Julius Caesar
On average, which U.S. state gets the most snow each year?
Vermont
In which country does Santa Claus have his own postal code?
Canada