Winter Holidays
This Christian Holiday is celebrated on December 25.
Christmas
During Hanukkah, each night a candle is lit on the _________________.
Menorah
If you are not speaking to someone, you are giving them the ___________________.
Cold shoulder
Chionophobia is the extreme fear of what?
Snow
What is Ms. Depoutot's favorite color?
Yellow
This holiday is celebrated for 8 nights and the start/end date differ each year depending on the calendar.
Hanukkah
Chinese New Year is marked each year by 1 of 12 different what?
Zodiacs/animals
I am not good at meeting new people. I can never seem to _________________.
Break the ice
In "Elf", Buddy enjoys putting what topping(s) on his spaghetti?
Any are acceptable:
Maple Syrup
M&M's
Chocolate sauce
Marshmallows
Poptart
What Stoughton High JV sport does Ms. Depoutot coach?
Softball
This traditional African Holiday "first fruits", celebrates family, harvest, and unity.
Kwanzaa
In Spain, you should eat 12 of what little fruit on New Year's Eve to ensure you have good luck the following year.
Grapes
Also accept raisins
Another phrase for "not feeling well".
"Under the weather"
How often are the Winter Olympics held?
Every 4 years.
How many years has Ms. Depoutot been teaching at OMS?
4
This Asian holiday takes place in Winter and is celebrated with fireworks, lanterns, and paper cutting.
Chinese New Year
On the sixth night of Kwanzaa, people sing dance and play what instrument?
African Drums
In the ________ of Winter.
Dead
This European country hosted the first Winter Olympics.
France
What High School did I go to?
*Bonus points for the year I graduated
Norwood High
2013
In the UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, this holiday is celebrated with gifts on December 26th.
*Also known as "Offering Day"
Boxing Day
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
That's just the ______________________.
*If something bad happens....
Tip of the iceberg
December 21
What kind of pet(s) do I have?
*Bonus Points for number of pets and their names
2 Dogs
Roxie and Stella