Exam Stress
Holiday Stress
History of American Christmas Culture
Origins of Christmas Culture
University Closing Information
100

How long will the library be open during finals week?

From 7:30am-11:00pm 

100

What is a good practice for reducing stress when traveling long distances during the holidays?

Planning extra time or creating an itinerary.

100

This character stole Christmas in the Dr. Seuss book named after him

Who is The Grinch?

100

This holiday beverage, made with milk, sugar, and eggs, is often enjoyed during Christmas celebrations originated in Britian.

What is Eggnog?

100

The dates that the University will be officially closed for break

What is December 21st through January 12th?

200

What is a technique often used to reduce anxiety before exams?

deep breathing


200

True or False: Spending time with family over the holidays can reduce stress for everyone

False

200

This 19th-century poem helped shape the American image of Santa Claus

"A Visit from St. Nicholas" (or "'Twas the Night Before Christmas")

200

This plant is hung above doorways during the holiday season, and tradition says you're supposed to kiss someone standing under it. Originated through Norse traditions.

What is Mistletoe?

200
The week that 24-hour quiet hour take place.
What is finals week - starting the 15th?
300

What is one negative effect of pulling an all-nighter before an exam?

Reduced cognitive function, memory issues, or impaired focus.

300

People feel stressed during the holidays due to unrealistic expectations about this, and it causes disappointment.

What are family gatherings?

300

The year when the U.S. declared Christmas a federal holiday

What is 1870 or the 19th century?

300

The tradition of decorating Christmas trees comes from this country, where the first recorded tree was set up in the 16th century.

What is Germany?

300

The office to contact regard winter break contracts and early arrival

What is Housing and Food Services (HFS)?

400

Place to get tutoring at Penn State Harrisburg?

What is the Russel E.Horn Learning Center in the SEC?

400

During the holidays season, this is a common source of financial stress for families.

What is gift-giving (or overspending)?

400

The song “Jingle Bells” was originally written for this holiday, not Christmas, in 1857.

What is thanksgiving?

400

The character of Santa Claus is partially based on Saint Nicholas, who was a bishop in which country?

What is Turkey?

400

True or False: You need to move all of your stuff out of the dorms over winter break?

False

500

In this European country, children celebrate St. Nicholas’ Day on December 6th, where they place their shoes out to be filled with small gifts by St. Nicholas, but the real Christmas celebration is marked by the "Christkind," a gift-bringer who is said to be a young angelic figure.

What is Austria?

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