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What did Frosty The Snowman do when a magic hat was placed on his head?
He began to dance around
The name of the popular seasonal drink that is sold usually in November/December.
Egg Nog
What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
An angel or star
What do people usually leave out on Christmas Eve for Santa to enjoy after dropping off Christmas presents?
Cookies and milk
Which city does Nova Scotia send a Christmas tree to yearly in thanks for the help they contributed after the Halifax Explosion?
Boston
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
Name a common meal item usually served as part of Christmas dinner?
Turkey, cranberry sauce, and/or stuffing
What are Christmas trees also called?
Yule-Tree
What is the name of the celebration marking the end of Ramadan in which there is a celebration with family, gift giving, and performing charitable acts?
Eid-al-Fitr
What do coastal towns often decorate around Christmas time?
Hint: This is a Navy tradition
Ships
The movie Miracle on 34th Street is based on a real-life department store. What is it?
Macy's
What is another name for a peppermint stick which is common around Christmas time?
Candy cane
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
What is the 7-day celebration of African heritage and culture that occurs from December 26 to January that features the lighting of the kinara each day?
Kwanzaa
What is a common item that communities and people in Nova Scotia often use to make "Christmas trees" and decorate?
Hint: This is tied to a seasonal occupation.
Lobster Traps
Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks
What are the potato pancakes we eat on Hanukkah called?
Latkes
What is the name of the day in which celebrants decorate trees with colorful lights or candles, symbolizing Buddhaβs enlightenment.
Bodhi Day
What celebration marks the end of winter and the start of spring (usually between Jan 21 - Feb 20 based on the lunar calendar) in which people indulge in feasts, watch dragon/lion dances/parades, light fireworks, and distribute luck money in red envelopes to children?
The Chinese New Year
What is the name of the New Year's day event usually held at Government House in Halifax in which Nova Scotia's can exchange New Year's greetings with the Lieutenant-Governor?
Hint: This larger tradition in Canada goes back to the 1600s in New France, and the British continued it. This style of event is said to only happen in Canada.
New Year's Day Levees
What movie company made the 2019 movie, Mistletoe & Menorahs, which was a holiday rom-com revolving around a toy-company executive who must learn about Hanukkah to land a big account?
Lifetime
What is a well-loved traditional Acadian dish made from a delicious mix of potatoes and chicken?
(Often made to celebrate special occasions such birthdays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas)
Rappie pie, or rΓ’pure in French
What is the name of the Jewish festival of the new year of trees which occurs on ShevaαΉ 15 (January or early February), after most of the annual rain in Israel has fallen?
αΉ¬u bi-ShevaαΉ (Arbor Day)
What is the name of the Icelandic legendary large black cat that only appears at Christmas Eve which feasts on young children if there are no colourful new clothes among the Christmas gifts?
JΓ³lakΓΆtturinn β the Christmas or Yule Cat
What is the name of the largest family owned hard-candy factory remaining in Nova Scotia. Often their "clear candy" has been purchased by families around Christmas time.
Robertson's Candy