Holiday Songs & Carols
In this song, a snowman is brought to life by a magical hat and enjoys the festivities of winter.
What is "Frosty the Snowman"?
This festival, celebrated on December 25th, marks the birth of Jesus Christ.
What is Christmas?
In Spanish-speaking countries, people greet each other during the holiday season with the phrase "Feliz Navidad." What does this phrase mean in English?
What is "Merry Christmas"?
This winter pastime involves sliding down a snow-covered hill on a small, flat-bottomed vehicle.
What is sledding?
The Christmas tree tradition is said to have originated in this European country in the 16th century.
What is Germany?
This song, often associated with Hanukkah, celebrates the lighting of the menorah and includes the lyrics "I have a little dreidel, I made it out of clay."
What is "I Have a Little Dreidel"?
This Jewish festival, also known as the Festival of Lights, usually occurs in December and involves lighting a nine-branched candelabrum.
What is Hanukkah?
During Hanukkah, the traditional greeting is "Chag Sameach." Translate this Hebrew greeting into English.
What is "Happy Festival" or "Joyous Celebration"?
In some cultures, people celebrate winter by engaging in this activity, which involves jumping into icy water for a brief, invigorating swim.
What is the polar bear plunge?
This ancient festival, observed by the Chinese, marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring.
What is the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)?
This holiday song, sung in Spanish, is about a beloved holiday figure who brings gifts to children on the night of January 5th.
What is "Feliz Navidad"?
This African American cultural holiday, celebrated from December 26th to January 1st, focuses on family, community, and cultural heritage.
What is Kwanzaa?
During the Brazilian Carnival, people often exchange the greeting "Feliz Carnaval." Translate this Portuguese phrase into English.
What is "Happy Carnival"?
In some regions, people celebrate winter by creating intricate patterns on frozen bodies of water using a sharp instrument. What is this activity called?
What is ice carving?
The Festival of Lights, celebrated during Hanukkah, commemorates the miracle of the oil in this ancient Jewish temple.
What is the Second Temple?
In this festive song, people are encouraged to "rock around the Christmas tree" during the holiday season.
What is "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"?
The Hindu festival of lights, celebrated in the winter, involves lighting oil lamps and decorating homes with colorful rangoli patterns. What is the name of this festival?
What is Diwali?
In France, the traditional New Year's greeting is "Bonne Année." Translate this French phrase into English.
What is "Happy New Year"?
In certain Nordic countries, people participate in this event, a long-distance race on skis pulled by dogs.
What is dog sledding or skijoring?
In Thailand, this festival marks the traditional Thai New Year and is known for its water fights and the pouring of scented water over Buddha statues.
What is Songkran?
In this traditional Jewish song, families light the menorah, spin the dreidel, and sing songs celebrating the miracles of Hanukkah.
What is "Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah"?
In the southern hemisphere, where December falls in summer, this indigenous Australian tradition involves storytelling, dance, and art to celebrate ancestral connections and the land.
What is Yulefest?
In the Hindi-speaking regions of India, people often greet each other during Diwali with the phrase "Shubh Deepavali." Translate this greeting into English.
What is "Happy Diwali" or "Festival of Lights"?
In Scandinavia, people celebrate the winter season by participating in this activity, which involves gliding on frozen lakes or rivers wearing special, elongated blades.
What is long-distance ice skating or nordic skating?
This ancient Persian festival, celebrated around the winter solstice, inspired elements of the modern celebration of Christmas.
What is Yalda Night?