Celebrations
During the Winter Solstice, which hemisphere experiences the shortest day and longest night of the year?
What is the Northern Hemisphere?
What four-sided spinning top is commonly associated with the celebration of Hanukkah?"
What is a Driedel?
This traditional candy, red and white striped, is often hung on Christmas trees.
What is a candy cane?
The infamous baby that Christmas commemorates
Who is Baby Jesus?
The title of the famous Christmas Mariah Cary Christmas song?
What is “All I Want For Christmas Is You”?
What is the Chinese New Year also known as?
What is Lunar New Year?
What is the traditional Indian attire worn by women in many during Diwali celebrations?
What are Saris?
A food commonly eaten during Chinese New Years
What are dumplings?
What is Swahili?
The name of the snowman in Disney's "Frozen."
Who is Olaf?
This African-American celebration from December 26th to January 1st involves gift-giving and sharing feasts.
What is Kwanzaa?
What are the short, poetic verses written on red paper and hung on doors during Chinese New Year called?
What are Spring Couplets?
A traditional Christmas drink made of milk, sugar, and eggs
What is eggnog?
In Scandinavian countries, what festival is celebrated around the Winter Solstice, involving a feast and gift-giving?
What is Yule?
This animated movie features a train that takes children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.
What is “The Polar Express”?
What is the name of the traditional oil lamps lit during Diwali to symbolize the victory of light over darkness and good over evil?
What are Diyas?
In modern times, people often gather at what famous ancient site located in England to celebrate the Winter Solstice sunrise?
What is Stonehedge?
During Hanukkah, it is customary to eat foods fried in oil to commemorate the miracle of the oil lasting eight days. What is this fried food often eaten during the holiday?
What are latkes (potato pancakes)?
In addition to the miracle of the oil, Hanukkah commemorates a military victory. Which ancient empire did the Maccabees defeat?
What is The Seleucid Empire?
This classic film features a young boy named Kevin who is accidentally left behind when his family goes on a Christmas vacation.
What is “Home Alone”?
The menorah used during Hanukkah has eight candles for each night of the festival. What is the ninth candle called?
What is “Shamash”?
On which day of Kwanzaa is the communal feast, where participants come together to celebrate and share food?
What is December 31st?
The popular sweet dish made from condensed milk, sugar, and clarified butter, often enjoyed during Diwali
What is Barfi?
According to Hindu mythology, which prince returned to his kingdom of Ayodhya, leading to the celebration of Diwali?
Who is Prince Rama?
What classic holiday song begins with the lyrics, "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire"?
What is 'The Christmas Song"?