Hanukkah
This is the length of time that Hanukkah is celebrated, symbolizing how long the miracle of the oil lasted.
What is 8 days?
During Las Posadas, this nightly event involves walking from house to house reenacting Mary and Joseph’s search for lodging.
What is the procession of Mary and Joseph?
Kwanzaa is a holiday that celebrates the culture and heritage of this community.
What is African American culture?
This date marks the beginning of the New Year in most countries around the world.
What is January 1st?
Veterinarians warn that this classic Christmas plant is toxic to cats and dogs—so keep it far from curious paws.
What is poinsettia?
This traditional Hanukkah item is spun during games, with each of its four Hebrew letters representing a phrase about a “great miracle.”
What is a dreidel?
During Las Posadas, people go from house to house singing these, asking for shelter.
What are carols (or songs)?
Kwanzaa lasts this many days, starting on December 26 and ending on January 1.
What is seven days?
Wearing this color of underwear on New Year’s is thought to bring good luck and love in some cultures.
What is red?
Each year on November 1st, TikTok users jokingly post “defrosting” videos of this pop diva to signal the start of Christmas season.
Who is Mariah Carey?
These round, sweet treats are fried and often filled with jelly or chocolate, perfect for TikTok food videos.
What are sufganiyot (or jelly donuts)?
Children often take turns breaking this colorful party item that’s filled with candy and toys.
What is a piñata?
During Kwanzaa, families light this many candles on the kinara, one for each day.
What is seven candles?
This TV show’s annual New Year’s episode often features a countdown and hilarious party mishaps with its characters.
What is “Friends”?
In memes, cats often knock these off tables or trees while humans scream, a classic holiday disaster.
What are ornaments?
This common nickname refers to holidays—such as Hanukkah, Diwali, and others—that celebrate light overcoming darkness.
What is the Festival of Lights?
Las Posadas is celebrated for this many nights, starting on December 16 and ending on December 24.
What is nine nights?
During Kwanzaa, this colours is featured on the traditional flag, along with red, black,
What is green
This pop superstar’s song “1999” became an anthem for ringing in the New Year two decades ago.
Who is Prince?
In Friends, Ross dresses up as this hybrid creature to teach Ben about Hanukkah.
What is the Holiday Armadillo?
The menorah used during Hanukkah has this many branches—eight for each night of the holiday plus one helper candle.
What is nine?
At the end of each night of Las Posadas, everyone enjoys these festive gatherings full of food, music, and celebration.
What are parties (or fiestas)?
Each day of Kwanzaa focuses on one of these seven values, such as Unity, Self-Determination, and Creativity, that help build and strengthen the community.
What are the Seven Principles (Nguzo Saba)?
This TikTok trend involves people showing their “before” and “after” of the past year, usually set to upbeat music.
What is a glow-up video?
Holiday visitors mean extra doorbell rings, which can stress pets. Trainers say teaching this three-word command can help dogs settle calmly.
What is “go to bed”?