Asia
Europe & USA
Winter/Holiday Fun
Food
Traditions
100
The color associated with gift giving and luck in China
What is red?
100
On the night of December 25th, this Saint brings presents to every child in the Netherlands who has behaved throughout the past year
Who is St. Nicholas?
100

Fireworks, food and parties are often held to celebrate this event. Huge Holiday-tastic Hint: Countdown to 5-4-3-2-1!

What is New Year's Eve or New Year's Day

100
Nearly 45 million of these animals are eaten every Thanksgiving in the USA
What is a turkey?
100
Children play with this four-sided, spinning top during Hanukkah
What is the Dreidel?
200

In this country, many people believe that 2021 will be the Year of the Ox.

What is China?

200
This is the main dish served on Christmas day in the UK
What is turkey?
200
This Dr. Seuss character has a heart that is two sizes too small
Who is the Grinch?
200
This funny movie character claims that the 4 main food groups are candy, candy canes, candy corn and syrup
Who is Buddy the Elf?
200
During Hanukkah, families light a candle every night on this special candleholder
What is a menorah?
300

Millions of people will travel to see their families on February 12,2021 at the start of this national holiday.

What is the Chinese New Year?

300
In 1940, this popular singer recorded "White Christmas", the number one selling Christmas song of all time
What is Bing Crosby?
300

On December 21, this is the shortest day and longest night of the year

What is the first day of Winter or Winter Solstice?

300
This traditional dessert cake is decorated like a log ready for the fire - served in France around Christmas
What is a Yule Log?
300
This holiday observed by the African community, created in 1966, is focused on performing good deeds and giving to the community
What is Kwanzaa?
400
The color associated with wealth in China
What is gold?
400
The national holiday celebrated in the UK on December 26th
Who is Boxing Day?
400
This mythological character represents Winter and "nips at your heels" on cold days
Who is Jack Frost?
400
This sweet, dairy-based beverage garnished with cinnamon is popular in the USA from Thanksgiving through January
What is egg nog?
400
This decorative plant, usually hung in doorways, is an excuse to kiss someone
What is mistletoe?
500

This national holiday held in Japan in January honors those who have celebrated their 20th birthday over the past year

What is Coming of Age Day?

500

While good children get gifts, this traditional Central European half-goat, half-demon punishes children who misbehave.

What is Krampus?

500
The traditional name for the Lunar New Year celebrated in Vietnam
What is Tet?
500
In this country, a popular holiday bread dish is shaped like Orthodox churches
What is Greece?
500
In what language does "Bonne année" say "Happy New Year!"?
What is French?
M
e
n
u