Winter Solstice
Which culture celebrates the Winter Solstice with the festival called Yule?
The Norse (Scandinavian) culture
When is the 2026 Chinese New Year?
Tuesday Feb 17
True or False: Oregon is the No. 1 grower, exporter of Christmas trees in U.S.
True!
What is the name of the candelabrum that gets lit every night of Hanukkah?
Menorah
What colors are used to celebrate Kwanzaa?
Red, green and black
In Native American traditions, what represents life during the Winter Solstice?
The sun
What is the largest Christmas Gift ever given?
The Statue of Liberty
Skiing is the most popular winter sport in the US. Colorado is home to the largest number of ski resorts in the US. True or false?
False. New York is the correct answer.
Which oil is traditionally used to light the menorah?
Olive oil
When does Kwanzaa begin?
Dec 26th
In Mexico, what is the traditional Winter Solstice dance called?
Danza del sol
What country does Egg Nog come from?
England
True or false: The North Pole has no time zone
True. All longitudinal lines start at the North Pole, which means there’s no time zone.
How many nights does Hanukkah last?
8
What does the first day of Kwanzaa represent?
Unity
Which civilization built Machu Picchu, which aligns with the solstices?
The Inca Civilization
If you gave all the gifts in the 12 days of Christmas song, how many gifts would you end up with?
364
True or False: You can cut your own Christmas Tree in Hawaii
True
What is the name for money given as presents during Hanukkah?
Gelt
Where are the candles placed during Kwanzaa?
Kinara
The winter solstice can occur later, on the 23rd of December. When was the last year this happened, and when will it happen again?
This hasn’t happened since 1903 and will not happen again until 2303.
What was the first song played in space?
Jingle Bells, in 1965, by NASA.
JC Penney Department Store is credited with popularizing Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
False. It was Montogomery Ward.
What are the names of the four symbols on a dreidel?
Nun, Shin, Gimel and Hey
What is the feast, held on December 31st during Kwanzaa called?
Karamu