Festive food
This Greek pastry, made with layers of filo dough, nuts, and honey, is often served during Easter.
What is Baklava?
Which Jewish holiday song is often sung during Hanukkah and includes the lyrics “Oh Hanukkah, oh Hanukkah, come light the menorah”?
Hanukkah, oh Hanukkha
“Known as the ‘Festival of Lights,’ this Hindu holiday is celebrated with fireworks, decorations, and the lighting of oil lamps to symbolize the victory of light over darkness.”
What is Diwali?
What holiday movie finds Hans Gruber terrorizing an office party at Nakatomi Plaza in 1988?
What is Die Hard?
These crispy potato pancakes are a staple during Hanukkah, often served with applesauce or sour cream.
What are Latkes?
This traditional Scottish song is sung at the stroke of midnight to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one.
Auld Lang Syne
“This nine-branched candelabrum is lit during Hanukkah, with one additional candle lit each night to commemorate the miracle of the oil lasting eight days.”
What is the Menorah?
A classic comedy about a man (Steve Martin) trying to get home for Thanksgiving, highlighting the chaos and frustrations associated with holiday travel.
What is Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
This Indian dessert, made from grated carrots, milk, and sugar, is commonly served during Diwali.
What is Gajar ka Halwa?
“Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” was written during what kind of weather in what state?
It was written during a heat wave in Hollywood, California
“This tradition, officially started by President George H.W. Bush in 1989, spares one lucky bird from becoming a holiday meal each Thanksgiving.”
What is the Turkey Pardon?
Who played George Bailey in the Christmas classic, "It's a Wonderful Life"?
Who is Jimmy Stewart?
Traditionally eaten on New Year’s Day in the Southern United States, these dishes are believed to bring good luck and prosperity for the coming year.
What are Black-Eyed Peas and Collard Greens OR Hoppin John which is made with Black-eyed peas, rice and smoked pork
In the song "12 Days of Christmas," what was given on the 10th day?
10 Lords-a-Leaping
“In this Mexican holiday, families create altars, or ofrendas, adorned with marigolds, candles, and photos to honor and remember deceased loved ones.”
What is Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?
This animated film by Pixar celebrates Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and follows a young boy named Miguel who embarks on a journey to the Land of the Dead.
What is “Coco” (2017)?
Enjoyed during Mardi Gras, especially in New Orleans, this colorful cake is decorated with purple, green, and gold sugar and often hides a small plastic baby inside.
What is King Cake?
This pop Christmas hit was released in 1984 but did not reach the charts until 2017 after the passing of the band's lead singer.
"Last Christmas" by Wham!
In what country did our tradition of putting up Christmas trees for Christmas originate?
Germany
In Home Alone 2, where are the McCallister's going on Vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Miami, FL