Holiday
Science and Nature
Canada
Israel
Russia
200
In the movie "Elf," Buddy the Elf is on a quest to find his real father in this city
New York City
200
What is the largest mammal in the world?
Blue whale
200
What is the name of the province or territory directly above BC?
Yukon
200
This German-born Jewish scientist won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921
Albert Einstein
200
What is the traditional Russian meal of small, savoury dumplings usually filled with meat or vegetables?
Pelmeni
400
In the movie "Home Alone," what is the name of the young boy who is accidentally left behind when his family goes on vacation for Christmas?
Kevin
400
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
400
What is the name of the mountain range that divides BC and Alberta?
Rocky Mountains/Canadian Rockies
400
The Hanukkah menorah holds a total of how many candles, including the central candle?
9
400
What is the traditional Russian spirit made from distilled grains or potatoes?
Vodka
600
A creamy and spiced holiday drink, made with eggs, milk, sugar, and a hint of nutmeg, is a favourite during the Christmas season
Eggnog
600
Which organ produces insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels?
Pancreas
600
In which Canadian city would you find the iconic CN Tower?
Toronto
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600
The Jewish calendar is a lunisolar calendar. How many months are there in a Jewish leap year?
13
600
Which Russian city, located on the Black Sea, served as the host city for the 2014 Winter Olympics?
Sochi
800
What holiday plants known as "kissing plants" are often hung in doorways during Christmas?
Mistletoe
800
What is the largest desert in the world?
Antarctica
800
The city of Halifax, a major port on the east coast of Canada, is located in which province?
Nova Scotia
800
This biblical figure is known for building the First Temple in Jerusalem
Solomon
800
This classic Christmas ballet features a magical journey to the Land of Sweets and a young girl named Clara
The Nutcracker
1000
What is the name of the shortest day of the year?
Winter Solstice
1000
Which is the only mammal capable of flight?
Bat
1000
This large, semi-aquatic rodent is one of Canada's national symbols and is featured on the nickel coin
Beaver
1000
Who is the man who took over for Moses as the leader of the Jews when they entered Israel?
Joshua
1000
What is the primary spacecraft used by Russia for crewed missions to space since the 1960's?
Soyuz
