Christmas Traditions
What are the traditional Christmas colors?
Hanukkah lasts for how many days?
8
What are the 3 Kwanzaa colors?
Red, Green, Black (bonus points if you got all 3!)
Where is The Polar Express going in the movie?
The North Pole!
In Spain, it is said to be good luck to eat 12 what on New Year's Eve?
a. Chicken wings
b. Grapes
c. Donuts
What do people use to decorate for Christmas?
Ornaments, Lights, Christmas Tree, Wreaths
(200 points per correct answer!)
What is the Hanukkah candle holder called?
Menorah
When year was Kwanzaa founded?
a. 1966
b. 1866
c. 1766
a. 1966
Who played the main character in the movie Elf?
Will Farrell
In Russia on New Years Eve, it is tradition to plant a tree where?
a. on the highest mountain
b. underwater
c. in your favorite neighbor's yard
b. underwater! Pretty cool.
In India, it is not common to use a pine tree as a Christmas tree. What trees are typically used instead?
Banana or Coconut trees (pretty cool, huh?)
What is the name of the popular game played at Hanukkah?
Driedel
Which one of the following is NOT a principle of Kwanzaa?
1. Unity
2. Self-determination
3. Collective work and responsibility
4. Cooperative economics
5. Purpose
6. Creativity
7. Faith
8. Being funny
8. Being funny
What is the name of the dog in The Grinch?
Max
In Denmark on New Years Eve, it is tradition to smash what?
a. clocks
b. plates
c. negative thoughts
b. plates (C is good too)
In Australia, Father Christmas does not own reindeer, instead he owns 6 of what animal?
Kangaroos, mate!
What are the Hanukkah chocolate gold coins called?
Gelt
When is Kwanzaa celebrated?
a. Dec 26- Jan 1
b. March 26- April 1
c. June 26- July 1
a. Dec 26- Jan 1
In the first Home Alone, where did the McAllisters travel for Christmas?
Paris, France
In Turkey on New Year's Eve, it's considered good luck to sprinkle what on your doorstep?
a. Salt
b. Ashes
c. Good Vibes
a. Salt (C is also acceptable, but not technically the tradition)
13!
What are two popular Hanukkah foods?
Latkas and Jelly donuts
What does Kwanzaa celebrate?
African heritage, unity and culture
Hard work pays off! What does Clark from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation plan to use his annual bonus for?
Swimming pool
Where do the London fireworks take place on New Years Eve?
a. London Bridge
b. Big Ben
C. The London Eye
C. The London Eye (confirmed by a real Englishman)