Holiday Traditions
This was the first year of the New Year's Eve ball drop.
1907
What beverage is also known as "milk punch"
What is Eggnog.
Alvin the Chipmunk wants this for Christmas in “The Chipmunk Song”.
Me, I want a Hula Hoop!
This is where the 2026 Winter Olympics are going to be held. (question includes area and country).
What is Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
The fairy tale story that inspired the first gingerbread houses.
Hansel and Gretel.
The traditional name for Santa Claus in England.
Father Christmas
This is another name for Hot Chocolate
What is Hot Cocoa.
This tune is the most commonly recorded Christmas song.
Silent Night.
The very first Winter Olympics were held in this year, city, and country.
1924 in Chamonix, France.
One of Santa’s reindeer who shares the same name as another holiday mascot.
Cupid.
The herb under which kisses are stolen and the country from which it originated.
Mistletoe, in England.
This Scottish holiday beverage is also often used to sooth sore throats and colds.
What is a Hot Toddy.
In the song “Mr. Grinch”, what is the Grinch’s brain full of?
Black spiders.
This country leads in the number of gold medals won in the history of the Winter Olympic games.
Norway.
St. Nicholas was born in this modern-day country.
Turkey.
The tradition of tree decorating dates back to what era and which country?
Middle Ages, in Germany.
This holiday cocktail is made with brandy (or cognac) and white creme de menthe.
What is a Stinger.
What blockbuster action movie references “Jingle Bell Rock” in the opening scene?
Lethal Weapon.
This is the circular target area used for scoring in Curling.
This 8-day celebration commemorates the victory of the Jews over the Syrian Greeks, ending a period of religious persecution.
Hanukkah.
The Nutcracker was written by which composer (full name)?
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
This is the traditional Puerto Rican adult beverage made during the holidays.
What is Coquito.
Which pop Christmas hit song was released in 1984 but did not rank in the charts until 2017?
Last Christmas by Wham!
This is the Olympic motto.
"Citius, Altius, Fortius"
or in English, "Faster, Higher, Stronger"
December 21st of this year marks Yule – a holiday beginning at sundown at the winter solstice as the great horned hunter god is reborn. This day is celebrated by these two groups.
Pagans and Wiccans.