Holidays
Kwanzaa/ Hanukkah
Christmas
Miscleneous
Bonus
100
Which winter holiday is always celebrated on December 25?
A Hanukkah
B Christmas
C Kwanzaa
D Yule
B Christmas
100
The Jewish people light candles on Hanukkah to symbolize:
A The miracle of one night's oil burning for eight nights
B The harsh treatment of the Jews under King Antiochus
C The bravery of the Maccabees
D The defeat of King Antiochus' army
A The miracle of one night's oil burning for eight nights
100
All denominations of Christianity agree that Christmas:
A Is observed on December 25
B Was founded by Jesus
C Honors the birth of Jesus
D Is a secular holiday
C Honors the birth of Jesus
100
Sinterklaas is best described as:
A A bearded warrior god who rides a flying horse
B A Roman god who brings agricultural success
C A jolly old man who brings gifts to children
D A mean old man who learns to love Christmas
C A jolly old man who brings gifts to children
100
Who tries to stop Christmas from coming, by stealing all things of Christmas from “the Who’s”?
The Grinch
200
Which of the following is an example of a tradition celebrated during Christmas?
D. Mistletoe
200
Unlike Christmas and Hanukkah, Kwanzaa:
A Is only celebrated in Africa incorrect answer
B Is not a religious holiday
C Only lasts for one day
D Always occurs during February
B Is not a religious holiday
200
Which object plays an important role in the story of Jesus?
A
200
The movie uses the term "two Christmases" to refer to:
A December 25 and January 7
B Northern Europe and Rome
C Religious and secular
D Washington Irving and Charles Dickens
C Religious and secular
200
What peppermint candy is popular during Christmas time?
Candy Cane
300
What tradition is shared by both Christmas and Yule?
A Decorating and lighting trees
B Attending Christian church services
C Commemorating the birth of Jesus
D Giving coal to naughty children
A Decorating and lighting trees
300
The name "Kwanzaa" comes from a Swahili phrase that has to do with:
A Religion
B Agriculture
C Astronomy
D Family
B Agriculture
300
In the 4th century, Christianity was a(n) _____ religion.
A Old
B Expanding
C Divided
D Declining
B Expanding
300
All of these are examples of secular Christmas traditions, except:
A Decorating trees
B Going to church
C Exchanging gifts
D Singing carols
B Going to church
300
How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad
400
Why does Hanukkah begin on different days each year?
A The winter solstice falls on different days
B No one knows exactly when King Antiochus reigned
C It's based on a combined lunar-solar calendar
D It always falls a week after Thanksgiving
C It's based on a combined lunar-solar calendar
400
Both Hanukkah and Kwanzaa:
A Were created in the 20th century
B Involve the lighting of candles
C Celebrate miracles
D Lack a religious component
B Involve the lighting of candles
400
Yule and Saturnalia were both:
A Christian festivals
B Celebrated during the summer
C Banished by the Church
D Early influences on Christmas
D Early influences on Christmas
400
The turkey at the end of "A Christmas Carol" represents the importance of:
A Charity
B Wealth
C Independence
D Courage
A Charity
400
Finish the Frozen Song:
"Let it go, let it go/Can't hold it back anymore/___________/Turn away and slam the door/I don't care what they're going to say/Let the storm rage on/The cold never bothered me anyway."
Let It Go
500
What happened when King Antiochus took over the Jewish Temple?
A The Maccabees outlawed the Jewish religion
B The King lit candles for eight days to celebrate
C The Jewish people agreed to worship Antiochus's gods
D Jewish rebels fought to take back the Temple
D Jewish rebels fought to take back the Temple
500
What do the seven candles lit during Kwanzaa represent?
A Principles of the holiday
B Generations of African Americans incorrect answer
C Founders of the holiday incorrect answer
D Countries in Africa
A Principles of the holiday
500
Why did the Church establish Christmas on December 25?
A It is the shortest day of the year
B The Bible mentions it as the day Jesus was born
C To distinguish it from the festivals of other religions
D To attract converts from religions with winter festivals
D To attract converts from religions with winter festivals
500
Like the teachings of Jesus, the Christmas stories of Washington Irving and Charles Dickens emphasize:
A Religious devotion
B Peace and love
C Ancient customs
D The power of storytelling
B Peace and love
500
What color is Santa's belt?
Black