Holiday Traditions
Fine Arts
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American History
Around the House
100
On thanksgiving its tradition to eat this in either jelly, relish, or sauce form.
What is cranberry?
100
This Spanish painter/sculptor/designer was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, most known for co-founding the Cubist movement.
Who is Pablo Picasso?
100
This is the capital of California.
What is Sacramento?
100
George Washingtons family plantation was located in this state.
What is Virginia?
100
Before modern refrigerators were common, many households used this to keep their items cool.
What are Iceboxes?
200
During Passover, a fun tradition for children is to find this item that is hidden around the house.
What is Afikomen?
200
Which surrealist artist is known for painting melting clocks?
Who is Salvador Dali?
200
Penguins are found on the coasts/ islands of this continent.
What is Antartica?
200
This formerly enslaved woman, helped dozens of people escape on the Underground Railroad and had the nickname “The Moses of her people.”
Who is Harriet Tubman?
200
This item was technically invented in the 1920’s but didn’t become popular until after World War 2 when over 1 million homes had one in their homes in 1941.
What is Televisions?
300
This holiday means “first fruits” or harvest in Swahili.
What is Kwanzaa?
300
Name this Painting and creator. 
What is American Gothic by Grant Wood?
300
Mt Everest is located on the border of these two countries.
What is Nepal & China?
300
This was the first president to live in the white house.
Who is John Adams?
300
This popular Nordic store sells furniture that you get to build yourself. Like legos… but for adults.
What is Ikea?
400
During this holiday, groups of acrobats and dancers dress up as lions and dragons and parade in the streets.
What is Chinese New Year?
400
Complete the name of this famous painting by Johannes Vermeer. ‘Girl with a _____ ______”.
What is Pearl Earring?
400
This trench is the location of the deepest point in the ocean.
What is the Mariana Trench?
400
In 1787 James Madison wrote these essays that later became the foundation for the US Constitution.
What are the Federalists Papers?
400
This ancient Chinese tradition focuses on using energy forces to harmonize individuals with their surrounding environment. It also helps with interior decorating!
What is Feng Shui?
500
Previously believed to be a German Christmas tradition, though no one really knows its origins, the first person to find this hidden object on a Christmas tree wins a prize.
What is a Pickle?
500
This technique of neo-impressionist painting uses tiny dots by various colors which become blended in the viewers eyes to create an image.
What is Pointillism?
500
This was the 1st National Park in the USA.
What is Yellowstone?
500
This president had many pets at the white house including a zebra, parrot, bears, a lion, a hyena, a coyote, rats, a long0legged rooster, and a garter snake named “Emily Spinach.”
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
500
This ceiling design was originally created in the 1950s by Thomas Pritchard and can still be found in many homes today. He believed that the texture would help hide imperfections and help with painting.
What is Popcorn Ceiling?