Winter
This day is recognized as the first day of winter.
What is the Winter Solstice?
Santa's helpers, known for their excellent hot chocolate making and fine toy craftsmen-ship.
Who are the Elves?
Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by this professor to honor African heritage and inspire cultural pride.
Who is Dr. Maulana Karenga?
This special candle holder, representing the eight sacred nights.
What is a Menorah?
Three Kings' Day is celebrated on this date, marking the end of the Christmas season.
What is January 6th?
The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in this hemisphere.
What is the Northern Hemisphere?
The number of antlered mammals that pull Santa's sleigh.
Who are the 8 Reindeer and Rudolph?
This principle of Kwanzaa, meaning "unity," emphasizes togetherness within families, communities, and the world.
What is Umoja?
These crispy potato pancakes are a staple during Hanukkah.
What are latkes?
This round cake, often with a hidden figure or charm inside, is a traditional treat for the holiday.
What is the Rosca de Reyes (or King Cake)?
In Japan, people visit hot springs to warm up during this season, which is also the time for the festival of light called Omisoka.
What is winter?
This citrus fruit is often included in Christmas stockings as a leftover tradition from the pagan holidays Saturnalia and Yule.
What are oranges?
The seven candles used during Kwanzaa, representing the principles, are called this in Swahili.
What is Mishumaa Saba?
Hanukkah is often called this, highlighting its central theme of light.
What is the Festival of Lights?
In Spain and Latin America, children leave this for the kings’ camels, similar to leaving cookies for Santa.
What is grass or hay?
This bone-chilling weather condition combines freezing temperatures with strong winds.
What is a blizzard?
What snack do some kids leave for the reindeer on Christmas Eve?
Carrots
This Kwanzaa symbol, representing the collective future, encourages diversity in thought and collaboration.
What is the Unity Cup?
Hanukkah lasts for this many nights to commemorate the miracle of the oil.
What is eight?
The person who finds the hidden figure in the Rosca de Reyes often has this responsibility.
What is hosting the next celebration (or providing tamales)?
This mythical figure is said to bring cold winds and snow to the land.
Who is Jack Frost?
Many individuals of this religion recognize Christmas as a time to remember the incarnation, when God became human in the form of Jesus Christ.
What is Christianity?
The red, black, and green colors of Kwanzaa’s flag represent these three essential aspects of liberation.
What are the people, the struggle, and the future?
Hanukkah celebrates the rededication of this holy site.
What is the Second Temple in Jerusalem?
The star the Magi followed is often placed on top of this holiday decoration.
What is a nativity scene (or Christmas tree)?