Christmas Classics
What plant is traditionally hung overhead for people to kiss beneath?
Mistletoe
How many nights does Hanukkah last?
Eight
What creamy holiday drink is commonly made with eggs, milk, sugar, and spices?
Eggnog
On what date is New Year's Eve?
December 31st
What bright, explosive displays often light up the sky on New Year’s Eve?
Fireworks
In A Christmas Carol, what is Scrooge’s first name?
Ebenezer
What four-sided spinning top is used in a traditional Hanukkah game?
A dreidel
What crispy potato pancakes are traditionally served during Hanukkah?
Latkes
What New York City location hosts the famous New Year’s Eve ball drop?
Times Square
How many candle holders does a Hanukkah menorah have, including the helper candle?
Nine
In “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” what gift is given on the fifth day?
Five gold rings
What is the helper candle used to light the other Hanukkah candles called?
The shamash
What type of edible house is often decorated with icing and candy at Christmas?
A gingerbread house
What is a promise to change a habit or achieve a goal in the new year commonly called?
A New Year’s resolution
What object is traditionally placed atop a Christmas tree?
A star
In Home Alone, where is Kevin’s family traveling for Christmas?
Paris
What does the Hebrew word “Hanukkah” mean?
Dedication
What are the jelly-filled doughnuts traditionally eaten during Hanukkah called?
Sufganiyot
What song, with a title often translated as “old long since,” is traditionally sung at midnight?
"Auld Lang Syne"
According to Hanukkah tradition, a one-day supply of oil lasted how many days?
8 days
Which country is widely credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition?
Germany
Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in which city?
Jerusalem
What is the red and white striped sweet typically eaten around Christmas time called?
Candy Cane or Peppermint
Which part of the world rings in the new year first? (General regions are fine)
Oceania, Kiribati if they are niche
If you use a fresh set each night, how many candles are needed for all eight nights of Hanukkah, including a helper candle each night? (math required)
44