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This holiday, observed in the U.K., originated as a way for the rich to give their servants boxes of items to share with their families.
Boxing Day
What tradition do Kwanzaa and Hanukkah share?
Nightly lighting of candles
Which Mexican savory dish is typically eaten during the holidays?
Tamales
What is the shortest day of the year called?
Winter Solstice
When was the first New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square? (Year)
1907
One in three men wait until this day to do their holiday shopping.
Christmas Eve
When is Ramadan celebrated?
Ninth lunar month of the year
What beverage is also known as "milk punch"?
Eggnog
Which US State has the most snow days per year?
Alaska
January gets its name from what Roman God?
Janus, the god of doors and gates
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
To honor how long the sacred oil burned in the Temple, Hanukkah lasts how long?
8 days
What fast food restaurant is popular in Japan on Christmas?
KFC
How much warmer can the inside of an igloo be compared to the outside air?
70 degrees warmer
The Dutch believe that eating what on New Year's will bring good luck?
Donuts
This Hindu festival of lights, celebrated in autumn, symbolizes the triumph of good over evil.
Diwali
In what decade did Coca Cola start using Santa Claus in advertisements?
1920s
Which US President was a big fan of hot chocolate?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the fear of snow called?
Chionophobia
In which ancient country were eggs given as gifts on New Years Day?
Spotify has a playlist featuring 100 different versions of this holiday bop, which was originally written and recorded by 1980s Brit Pop duo
Last Christmas by Wham!
“Jingle Bells” was originally written to be:
A: A New Year’s Day song
B: Written for The Great Depression
C: A National Anthem for Canada
D: A Thanksgiving song
D. A Thanksgiving song
Rather than dining on turkey, the Whos in Whoville in Dr. Seuss’s Christmas classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” enjoy this descriptively named main dish.
Roast Beef
What is the lowest temperature ever recorded in the U.S.?
-80 F
Smashing a peppermint version of what animal is thought to bring good luck?
Pig