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This eight-day Jewish holiday is also known as the Festival of Lights
What is Hanukkah?
This is the type of tree a Christmas tree is.
What is pine, evergreen, spruce, or fir?
This sweet baked treat is often left out for Santa Claus on Christmas.
What are cookies?
As sung in the song, this jolly, happy soul, has a corncob pipe, button nose, and two eyes made out of coal.
Who is Frosty the Snow Man?
Christmas day celebrates the birth of this religious figure.
Who is Jesus Christ?
This holiday, celebrated in several countries including the UK; Canada; Australia; and New Zealand, on December 26 is known for its tradition of gift-giving, shopping, and sporting events.
What is Boxing Day?
During Hanukkah, this nine-branched candelabrum is lit.
What is a menorah (or hanukkiah)?
Be careful when you chew, this dessert associated with celebrating the Epiphany is sometimes made with a baby in it.
What is king cake?
This was made out of clay and when it's dry and ready, you can play with all day!
What is a dreidel?
When this person ruled England, they abolished Christmas.
Who is Oliver Cromwell?
There are this many days in Kwanzaa?
What is seven?
During Christmas in some European countries, children leave out this item for Saint Nicholas or Santa to fill with small gifts and treats.
What are shoes?
These potato pancakes are traditionally eaten during Hanukkah.
What are latkes?
This was given on the tenth (10th) day of Christmas.
What is lords a-leaping.
This winter holiday tradition has ~roots~ in regions of Europe and subsequently North America of specially selecting a log to burn on a hearth.
What is Yule Log?
Observed by man Indigenous cultures, this seasonal turning point is often celebrated with ceremonies honoring the sun's rebirth.
What is the Winter Solstice?
These small oil lamps are traditionally lit during Diwali.
What are diyas?
This dessert was a staple in European cuisine during the Middle Ages and often served at special occasions, such as weddings and holidays.
What is fruitcake?
This classical piece by Tchaikovsky is widely performed during the holiday season and features a “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.”
What is "The Nutcracker"?
Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by this American scholar to celebrate African heritage.
Who is Dr. Maulana Karenga?
This holiday, celebrated by many Christians on January 6, commemorates the visit of the Magi.
What is the Epiphany?
This ceremonial candle holder used in the celebration of Kwanza.
What is Kinara?
This sweet bread or cake is commonly eaten during Lunar New Year for good luck.
What is nian gao?
The traditional tune, the "Kwanzaa Song" includes the phrase "Habari Gani" which means "What's the news?" in this langauge.
What is Swahili?
DAILY DOUBLE:
This person was the key leader in the revolution against the Seleucid Empire, known for their military prowess and the establishment of Jewish independence, commemorated during Hanukkah.
Who is Judah/Judas Maccabee/Maccabeaus.