Kwanzaa
What language does the name “Kwanzaa” come from?
Swahili
How many candles are on a menorah
8 plus one additional candle, called the shamash to help light the others.
This magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure children are being good.
What is the Elf on a Shelf?
True or False: New Years is celebrated on the same date and time for everyone.
False.
Which turkey gobbles, the male or female?
Male
When do the Kwanzaa candles light up every year?
December 26 to January 1
What is traditional toy.
Dreidel
In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.
Who (or what) is Krampus?
Rosh Hashana marks the beginning of the year for what religion?
The Jewish Religion.
In what season is Thanksgiving?
Fall!
What three colors make the Kwanzaa flag a symbol of pride and power?
Black, red, and green
What do you eat during hanukkah? Name two foods
latkes, brisket, and challah , as well as desserts like Kugel & chocolate gelt.
In the 1983 holiday favorite “A Christmas Story,” Ralphie’s father wins a lamp shaped like this body part as a runner-up prize from a newspaper contest.
What is a woman’s leg?
What was a major fear as soon as the clock struck midnight on Jan. 1, 2000?
That computer systems wouldn’t recognize the number 2000
What three things are turkey giblets primarily comprised of?
The gizzard, heart, liver and neck
Why the double ‘a’ in Kwanzaa?
Hint: How many candles are lit for Kwanzaa.
To symbolize seven letters
#7
Who was the first U.S. president to light a menorah?
Bill Clinton
This familiar sleighing song was the first Earth tune played in outer space.
What is “Jingle Bells”?
Daily Double:
By whom?
Astronauts: Thomas Stafford & Walter Schirra
What do you make for the new year?
New Years revolutions.
What comedian performed “The Thanksgiving Song” on Saturday Night Live in 1992?
Adam Sandler
What traditional African celebrations served as the blueprint for Kwanzaa?
African harvest festival traditions
How old is Hanukkah?
Hanukkah, is also known as?
In which direction do you light the Hanukkah candles?
2200
the Festival of Lights,
The Hanukkah candles are lit from left to right.
Name three of Santa's reindeers.
( Rudolph does not count.)
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen.
When is the Lunar New Year celebrated?
In February, (Spring Festival)
What 4 colors are for thanksgiving.
Red, orange, brown and yellow.