Holiday History
The first recorded use of the term “Xmas” was in this language.
What is Greek?
This social media platform became a go-to place for sharing DIY Christmas decorations, from tree hacks to wreath ideas, with influencers showing off their holiday creations.
What is Instagram / TikTok?
This major city in the U.S. hosts a famous ball drop on New Year’s Eve, drawing millions of viewers both in-person and through broadcasts.
What is New York City?
Name all Team members of the MWD Team
Angel Alcazar, Manager
Sharon Alvarado, Program Specialist
Jose Muñoz, Program Specialist
This holiday, celebrated in Mexico and other Latin American countries, involves processions, parties, and the breaking of piñatas.
What is Las Posadas?
This fast-food chain in the U.S. is known for its “Christmas-themed” menu items, including the Peppermint Mocha and Gingerbread Latte, which are a hit each holiday season.
What is Starbucks?
In 2020, this social media app launched a shopping feature where users could purchase holiday gifts directly through creators’ content
What is Instagram
Lurie Children's Hospital has __#___ inpatient beds.
364
Can you name the three Grinch Movie adaptations?
This Christmas carol includes the line "Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la."
What is Deck the Halls
This Holiday Season, these were the top 5 Tech Gadgets gifted this year. Name a tech gadget people are gifting this holiday season
- AirPods
- Smartwatches
- Streaming devices
- Drones
- Apple Vision Pro
What is the name of our newest Mental Health focus program for HS Students?
Minds Matter: Youth Mental Health & Leadership Program
This country started the tradition of decorating Christmas trees in the 16th century.
What is Germany?
This popular mobile app, launched in 2019, lets users track Santa’s journey around the world in real-time on Christmas Eve, becoming a holiday tradition for many.
What is NORAD Tracks Santa?
In the 2020s, this colorful fruit became a symbol of good luck in many New Year’s Eve celebrations, particularly in Latin American countries, when eaten at midnight.
What is Grapes
What is the name of our newest Mental Health focus program for College Students?
Rise Above: Mental Health Awareness & Leadership Program
The modern-day Santa Claus is largely based on this real-life figure, a bishop from Myra, now part of Turkey.
Who is St. Nicholas?
This streaming service introduced a holiday movie in 2019, in which a Postman is sent to a frozen town in the North where he discovers a reclusive toymaker named Klaus.
What is Netflix
What’s a trendy gift people are giving in 2024?
- Smart Phone(s)/Technology
- Streaming Subscriptions
- Gift Cards/Money
- Clothes/Jewelry
Our Director, Maria Rivera, always reminds us that our alumni, our interns, and our colleagues that make our programs happen are now_____
Part of our Village / Part of our Familia