Winter Holiday Jeopardy

Holiday Food & Drinks

100

 This holiday treat was originally designed to resemble a shepherd’s staff. What is it?

Candy Canes

200

Which Christmas treat is known for its notoriously long shelf life?

Fruitcake 

300

Which popular Christmas beverage is also called “milk punch?”

Eggnog

400

In the classic song, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” what type of pudding is mentioned?

Figgy pudding 

500

What meal do people in Japan traditionally eat on Christmas?

 Kentucky Fried Chicken 

Traditionally, Japanese Christmas meals center around Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), a phenomenon started by a 1974 marketing campaign, alongside a festive strawberry shortcake for dessert, often with wine or a sparkling grape drink called Chanmery. 

Culture & Religion

100

Where was baby Jesus born?

In Bethlehem

 

200

 What material were ancient dreidels made from?

Clay 

300

What are the two most popular names for Santa Claus?

Kris Kringle and Saint Nick

400

Who were the heroes of the Hanukkah story?

 

The Maccabees

the ancient Jewish family of warrior-priests who led a revolt in the 2nd century BCE, resulting in Jewish independence and the rededication of the Temple (celebrated during Hanukkah)  

500

What year was Kwanzaa first celebrated?

A. 1882

B. 1966

C. 1910

D. 1822

B. 1996

Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga as a cultural holiday for African Americans to celebrate their heritage and community, inspired by African harvest festivals, and first observed from December 26th to January 1st.

Holiday Movies

100

Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express? 

Tom Hanks

200

In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?

 

Paris

 

300

Which one of Santa’s reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot?

Cupid

400

How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?

 

Four

• Jacob Marley: Scrooge's deceased business partner, who warns him about the chains he carries and the fate awaiting him.
• The Ghost of Christmas Past: Shows Scrooge scenes from his youth and early adulthood, highlighting moments that made him bitter.
• The Ghost of Christmas Present: Reveals the joy and generosity of the holiday, particularly for the Cratchit family, and the plight of the poor.
• The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: A silent, foreboding figure showing Scrooge a bleak future if he doesn't change his ways, including a lonely death. 

500

What is the name of Rudolph’s girlfriend?

Clarice 

Holiday Music

100

Which Christmas song was recorded by Jose Feliciano in 1970?

 

“Feliz Navidad”

200

What was Frosty the Snowman’s pipe made from?

A corncob. 

300

Elvis isn’t going to have a white Christmas, he’s going to have a….

Blue Christmas

 

400

In the classic song, “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?

An old silk hat

500

n the movie Elf, what was the first rule of “The Code of Elves?”

 

Treat every day like Christmas

 

1. Treat every day like Christmas: Find magic, joy, and wonder in each day, not just the holiday itself. 

   
   

2. There's room for everyone on the nice list: Believe in the good in everyone and that people can change, even the "naughty" ones. 
   
   

   
   

3. The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear: Share joy and enthusiasm through song and celebration. 

Wacky

100

What’s the name of the main villain in The Nightmare Before Christmas?

Oogie Boogie 

200

What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?

Coca-Cola 

300

In North America, what’s another name for wild reindeer?

Caribou 

400

Which horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime?

Krampus 

500

 The first artificial Christmas tree was made from what? 

Goose feathers 

The first artificial Christmas trees were German "feather trees" from the 19th century, made from dyed goose feathers on wire branches wrapped around a dowel to combat deforestation and reduce needle mess. They became popular in the U.S. via German immigrants, offering a convenient, reusable, and fire-safer alternative to real trees, with later versions even made from toilet brush bristles and aluminum before PVC became standard.