New Year's Eve
Which city is famous for the annual ball drop on New Year’s Eve?
New York City.
What do you call a piece of snow?
snowflake
What do you wear to keep your neck warm?
scarf/muffler
How many days does Kwanzaa last?
7 days
Which holiday is known for celebrating the start of a new year with lion dances and red envelopes?
Lunar New Year
What food is traditionally eaten for good luck on New Year’s Eve in Spain?
Twelve grapes (one for each month of the year).
What do you call a snow storm?
blizzard
What do you wear on your feet when you go on the ice?
skates
What is the purpose of Groundhog Day?
To predict the length of winter
Groundhog Day is celebrated on:
February 2nd
Which country is the first to celebrate the New Year each year?
Kiribati
What do you call it when snow comes sliding down a mountain?
avalanche
What do you call gloves without fingers?
mittens
What do people usually write or promise to do on New Year’s Day?
Resolutions
How is the start date of Lunar New Year determined?
Based on the lunar calendar
Up until 1750, what day was New Year's Day?
March 21
What icy things hang from the roof?
icicles
What do you wear to protect your eyes when you ski?
goggles
What are the three colors of Kwanzaa?
Red, black, and green
What does the groundhog’s shadow symbolize in Groundhog Day folklore?
A longer winter
In which ancient civilization did New Year celebrations begin more than 4,000 years ago?
Ancient Mesopotamia (Babylonians).
What do you call snow that has partly melted on the ground?
slush
What do you wear to protect your ears?
earmuffs
What miracle is celebrated during Hanukkah?
The oil that burned for eight days in the temple
What speech by Martin Luther King Jr. is most famous and often remembered on his holiday?
I Have a Dream