Christmas
Where (city) was baby Jesus born?
Bethlehem
What holiday do Catholics celebrate on December 27 to honor Jesus, Mary, and Joseph?
Feast of the Holy Family.
How many days is Hanukkah celebrated?
8 days
Who celebrates Kwanzaa?
The holiday is mostly celebrated by African-Americans in the United States.
Which country did eggnog come from?
England
Which popular Christmas beverage is also called “milk punch”?
Eggnog
What is believed to be a time of expectation and preparation for the birth of the Lord, marks the beginning of the liturgical year, and the coming of the Messiah?
Advent.
In Hebrew, what does Hanukkah mean?
Dedication
Kwanzaa is a celebration of African-American culture and heritage.
How do you say "Merry Christmas" in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad.
In Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, how many ghosts visited Ebenezer Scrooge, and who/ what are they?
Four. Jacob Marley, and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future.
What is the holiday that Catholics celebrate on December 8 to honor Jesus' mother Mary, who they say was preserved from original sin for her entire life?
Immaculate Concepcion
What days are Hanukkah celebrated this year?
December 10-18. This is the eight-day Jewish festival of lights, which celebrates the Maccabean revolt in Egypt. Eight candles are lit with a menorah to honor the holiday.
True or False: The name Kwanzaa comes from a Swahili phrase that means "first fruits of the harvest".
True. Initially the holiday was meant as an alternative to Christmas, but later it was said to be in addition to other religious holidays such as Christmas.
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
Name the 2 other popular names for Santa Claus.
Kris Kringle and St. Nick
What is the holiday that Christians celebrate on December 28 to solemnly honor the deaths of children killed by King Herod, who was attempting to kill Jesus?
Holy Innocents Day
What is another name for Hanukkah?
The Festival of Lights or The Feast Of Dedication.
It lasts seven days from December 26th to January 1st.
How many gifts in total were given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas” song?
364
Which real-life person is Santa Claus based on, and which country was he from?
The Christian bishop St. Nicholas from Patara, Turkey.
What is the holiday that is also known as Three Kings' Day? It is a special date in the Christmas story as it's when people celebrate how a star led the Magi (aka Three kings/ the Wise Men) to visit the baby Jesus after he had been born.
January 6
How many other ways can you spell Hanukkah?
16: Hanukkah, Chanukah, Hanukah, Hannukah, Chanuka, Chanukkah, Hanuka, Channukah, Chanukka, Hanukka, Hannuka, Hannukkah, Channuka, Xanuka, Hannukka, Channukkah, Channukka, Chanuqa. With the first one being the most popular with over 8,470,000 hits.
How many principles are there in Kwanzaa?
SEVEN:
What day is Rohatsu (Bodhi Day) celebrated?
December 8- This holiday celebrates the historical Buddha’s decision and vow to sit under the Bodhi tree until he reached spiritual enlightenment. It’s celebrated through meditation and is embraced by Buddhists similar to how Christians celebrate Christmas to honor Jesus Christ.