Christmas Jeopardy

Holliday Foods

100

What small sweet treats are often found inside Christmas stockings and are typically made with sugar, corn syrup, and gelatin?

Candy Canes

200

What traditional Christmas beverage is made from beaten eggs, sugar, and milk or cream?

Eggnog

300

What small, spiced cookie is often associated with Christmas and is popular in Germany?

Gingerbread cookies

400

What sweet fried dough is eaten during Diwali in many parts of India?

Jalebi

500

What wrapped corn-based dish is commonly eaten during Christmas in many Latin American countries?

Tamales

Country Traditions

100

Posadas Navideñas is a Christian holiday recalling the events leading up to the nativity of Jesus celebrated primarily celebrated by which Latin American nation?

Mexico

200

In what country did the custom of putting up a Christmas tree originate?

Germany

300

Name 3 countries that participate in the New Year celebration, Nowruz.

• Persian Cultural Sphere: Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan.
• Caucasus: Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan.
• Middle East: Kurdish areas in Iraq, Syria, Turkey, and Bahrain.
• South Asia: Pakistan, India (Parsis, Kashmiris).
• Balkans & Beyond: Albania, Kosovo, and diaspora communities worldwide (North America, Europe, Australia). 

400

In which country do people eat lentils at New Year to symbolize wealth and prosperity?

Italy

500

In which country is eating fried chicken a popular Christmas tradition?

Japan

holiday Movies

100

In the movie "The Polar Express," what is the name of the train that takes children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?

The Polar Express

200

Which actor plays the role of Buddy in the movie “Elf”?

Will Ferrell 

300

What action movie set during Christmas is famously debated as a “Christmas movie”?

Die Hard

400

What Christmas movie features a man repeatedly reliving Christmas Eve?

A Christmas Carol

500

In "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," what kind of store does Kevin save from being robbed?

Toy store

Religious celebrations

100

How many days does the Jewish holiday Hanukkah last for?

Eight 

200

What Muslim holiday marks the end of Ramadan?

Eid al-Fitr

300

What Hindu festival of lights celebrates the victory of light over darkness?

Diwali

400

What is the name of the 7-day African-American holiday celebration with a name that translates to “first fruits” in Swahili?

Kwanzaa

500

The day Bodhi Day which is celebrated through meditation to honor an enlightened figure is celebrated by people of which religion?

Buddhism

Winter

100

What winter figure is traditionally made from three stacked snowballs?

Snowman 

200

What is Canada’s national winter sport?

Ice Hockey

300

What warm drink is often enjoyed during cold winter weather?

Hot Chocolate

400

What medical condition occurs when skin freezes due to extreme cold?

Frostbite

500

What is the shortest day and longest night of the year called?

Winter Solstice