GREEK MYTHOLOGY
King of Gods, Thunder & Lightning
Zeus
In Home Alone, where are the McCallister's going on vacation when they forget Kevin?
Paris
What long, thin noodle is most like string?
Spaghetti
What hobby uses clay to make pots, bowls, or sculptures?
Pottery
What is the name of the national anthem?
“The Star-Spangled Banner”
Queen of Gods, Marriage & Family
Hera
In Elf, What is Buddy’s favorite food?
Candy (namely syrup)
What herb gives pesto its green color?
Basil
What craft involves decorating items with stickers, paper, and photos in a book?
Scrapbooking
What popular cable news network launched in 1980?
CNN
Sea, Storms, & Floods
Poseidon
What Christmas song includes the lyrics “Good tidings we bring”?
We Wish you a Merry Christmas
What pasta is shaped like spirals?
Rotini
What craft involves folding paper to make shapes or animals?
Origami
What major economic crisis began in 1929?
The Great Depression
Underworld, Wealth, The Dead
Hades
What is the name of the train that travels to the North Pole?
The Polar Express
What sauce gets its pink color from mixing tomato sauce and cream?
Rose or Vodka
What activity focuses on mastering balance and board control on snow?
Snowboarding
What law ended segregation in public places?
The Civil Rights
What is the home of the Greek gods called?
Mount Olympus
In National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, what does Clark Griswold want from his job?
A Bonus Check
What pasta shape looks like bows?
Farfalle
What endurance sport combines swimming, cycling, and running?
Triathlon
What major scandal involved President Bill Clinton in the 1990s?
The Monica Lewinsky scandal
What monster has snakes for hair?
Medusa
What traditional Christmas spice comes from dried flower buds?
Cloves
What Roman sauce is made with pecorino cheese and black pepper?
Cacio e pepe
What embroidery style creates pictures using small X-shaped stitches?
Cross-stitch
What purchase doubled the size of the United States?
The Louisiana Purchase
Wisdom, Strategy, Warfare
Athena
What is the name of the period leading up to Christmas in many Christian traditions?
Advent
What pasta looks like small tubes?
Penne
What craft uses a loom to interlace threads?
Weaving
What scandal led to President Nixon’s resignation?
Watergate
Who is the goddess of love?
Aphrodite
What movie has a pumpkin king named Jack?
The Nightmare Before Christmas
What sauce is slow-cooked with meat, vegetables, wine, and tomatoes?
Bolognese
What sport uses a pommel horse and rings?
Gymnastics
What event in 2001 led the U.S. into the War on Terror?
9/11 Events
Who is the Goddess of agriculture
Demeter
What plant is used to make wreaths and symbolizes eternal life?
Evergreen
What noodle shape is flat and wide, often used in Alfredo dishes?
Fettuccine
What hobby involves shaping metal with heat and tools?
Blacksmithing
Who was president during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020?
Trump
Who is the messenger of the gods?
Hermes
What country started the tradition of Christmas trees?
Germany
What Italian word refers to a meat-based sauce?
Ragù
What hobby involves growing miniature trees in containers?
Bonsai
What technology and social change dramatically reshaped communication in the 2000s–2010s?
Social Media
Who is the God of wine?
Dionysus
What Christmas dessert is traditionally rolled and filled like a log?
Yule Log
What pasta shape looks like small pillows and is often filled?
Ravioli
What hobby involves making decorative lettering by hand?
Calligraphy
What document declared the American colonies independent from Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
Who flew too close to the sun?
Icarus
In the song The 12 Days of Christmas, what is given on the 4th day?
4 Calling Birds
What sauce traditionally uses anchovies, garlic, olives, and capers?
Puttanesca
What craft involves sewing small pieces of fabric together to make a blanket?
Quilting
What movement encouraged people to share experiences of sexual harassment or assault?
#MeToo movement
Which mythical creatures try to lure sailors into the water with their singing?
Sirens
Name 2 spices used in gingerbread
Ginger, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cloves, and Allspice
What noodle is shaped like tiny rice grains?
Orzo
What hobby uses yarn and needles to make scarves or sweaters?
Knitting
What wrote the national anthem?
Francis Scott Key
What animal made of wood did the Greeks give the Trojans?
Giant wood horse
As of 2025 what is the most covered/remade Christmas song ever?
Silent Night
What sauce is made from tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes? It's name means "angry/spicy"
Arrabbiata
What hobby focuses on growing plants without soil using nutrient water?
Hydroponics
What national debate intensified around climate change in the 2010s and 2020s?
Environmental policy and climate action
What creature did Arachne get transformed into?
Spider
Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow in 1950 was made famous by what blue eyed crooner
Frank Sinatra
What stuffed pasta shape means “little hats”?
Tortellini
What physical hobby focuses on flexibility and breath control?
Pilates or Yoga
What event on January 6, 2021, shocked the nation?
The attack on the U.S. Capitol