🎄 Christmas
What is the name of the red-and-white striped Christmas candy that looks like a hook?
Candy cane
What animal hibernates in winter and can sleep for months at a time?
Bears
The Hanukkah story celebrates the miracle of one day’s worth of oil lasting how many days?
Eight Days
What number changes each year: the month, the day, or the year?
The Year
How many days does Kwanzaa last?
7 days
What famous Christmas story features the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future?
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
What large winter storm is known for strong winds, heavy snow, and dangerous conditions?
A Blizzard
What special candle holder is used during Hanukkah?
A Menorah
What date does New Year’s Day fall on?
January 1
What colours are used to represent Kwanzaa?
Black, red, and green
What popular Christmas ballet features a girl named Clara and a magical toy?
The Nutcracker
What is it called when water vapor freezes directly into ice crystals on surfaces, creating a white coating?
Frost
What spinning top game is played during Hanukkah?
A dreidel
What word describes a promise or goal someone makes at the beginning of the year?
A Resolution
What is the special candle holder used during Kwanzaa called?
A Kinara
In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, what gift is given on the fifth day?
Five golden rings
What vehicle clears snow off the roads?
A snowplow
What food is often eaten because it’s cooked in oil?
Latkes & Doughnuts
What falls in New York City to celebrate the New Year?
The Times Square Ball
What is the special meal or celebration called on December 31st?
The Karamu (feast)
What country is credited with starting the tradition of decorating Christmas trees?
Germany
What is the shortest day of the year called, which happens in winter?
The Winter Solstice
What is the name of the holiday also known as the “Festival of Lights”?
Hanukkah
What city is famous for the large New Year’s fireworks display near the Harbour Bridge and Opera House?
Sydney, Australia
What is the name of the seven ideas or values Kwanzaa teaches?
The Seven Principles