Christmas Decorations
Of which branch of Christianity were the people in Central Europe and the Baltic states who first brought decorated trees into their homes?
Protestants
Lionel Barrymore, Donna Reed, and James Stewart were in which Christmas film?
It's a Wonderful Life
According to the English lyrics of 'The Dreidel Song' which children sing at Hanukkah, out of what material is a dreidel made?
Clay
Since Hanukkah celebrates the Miracle of Oil, fried foods are a big part of the festivities. What is the name for these fried patties made from grated potato?
Latkes
Name any of the three types of evergreen trees which are normally used as Christmas trees?
Spruce / Pine / Fir
In German-American Christmas tradition what vegetable / decoration is hidden on a Christmas tree, with the finder receiving either a reward or good fortune?
A Pickle
Daniel Stern, Joe Pesci, and Macaulay Culkin were in which Christmas film?
Home Alone
Hanukkah is also commonly known as the festival of what?
Lights
What is the name given to the chocolate coins traditionally distributed at Hanukkah, and often used by children in the traditional game of the season?
Gelt
What evergreen tree or shrub native to western and southern Europe, northwest Africa, and southwest Asia, is often seen on Christmas cards?
Holly
What are the decorations made of an assortment of flowers, leaves, fruits, twigs, or various materials made into a ring shape called?
Wreaths
Bob Newhart, James Caan, and Will Ferrell were in which Christmas film?
Elf
What phrase is often written on the dreidel in Hebrew, symbolizing the miracle?
A great miracle happened there (Nun, Gimel, Hei, Shin)
What type of oil is traditionally associated with the Hanukkah miracle and is often referenced when talking about holiday foods?
Olive oil
The protagonist of a 1843 Charles Dickens novel, what name has become associated with people who are miserly about Christmas?
Scrooge
In the Christian tradition, what scene is the special exhibition, particularly during the Christmas season, of art objects representing the birth of Jesus?
Nativity
John Forsythe, Karen Allen, and Bill Murray were in which Christmas film?
Scrooged
What is the ninth candle on the menorah (used to light the others) called?
Shamash
What traditional Hanukkah food is known as sufganiyot in Hebrew?
Jelly doughnuts
What gum-resin has been used throughout history in medicine, perfumery, and incenses?
Myrrh
What metallic decoration emulates icicles?
Tinsel
Phil Hartman, Sinbad, and Arnold Schwarzenegger were in which Christmas film?
Jingle All the Way
What is the blessing called that is recited only on the first night of Hanukkah to mark the beginning of the holiday?
The Shehecheyanu
What dairy product is often associated with Hanukkah because of the story of Judith?
Cheese
Name any one of the three wise men who travelled to see Christ?
Melchior / Caspar / Balthazar