Christmas
Global Holiday Foods
Kwanzaa
Global Holiday Traditions
100

The first state in the US to recognize Christmas as an official holiday.

Alabama


100

These striped pieces of candy are perfect for decorating Christmas trees and enjoying throughout the season

Candy Canes

100

Originally known as the ‘first-fruits’ celebrations on the African continent

Kwanzaa

100

A holiday celebrated by Hindus, a major five-day festival of lights that’s observed in the fall

Diwali

200

Movie containing the famous line "Bah Humbug."

A Christmas Carol

200

A delicious staple during Hanukkah made of shredded potato, onion, eggs, and breadcrumbs or matzo fried in hot oil. 

Latkes


200

Kwanzaa falls on the following days this year

December 26th through January 1st

200

What tradition involves singing carols door-to-door?

Caroling

300

Who guides Scrooge toward redemption in A Christmas Carol?

The Ghost of Christmas Past

300

This savory Latin American dish, often served during Christmas and New Year's celebrations, features a filling of meat, olives, raisins, and spices wrapped in dough and baked.

Empanadas

300

The movement that helped reaffirm and restore roots in African culture in the United States and introduced the celebrations of Kwanzaa.

The Black Liberation Movement of the 1960s

300

These are given by Chinese parents to their kids on the Lunar New Year

Red envelopes

400

"Kriss Kringle" originates from what part of the world?

Germany

400

A holiday treat enjoyed mostly in the U.S. and Canada made from milk, cream, whipped egg whites, egg yolks, and sugar, resulting in a creamy, smooth texture.

Eggnog

400

The word ‘Kwanzaa’ means first in this African language

Swahili or KiSwahili (Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania)

400

Hanukkah is celebrated for how many days

Eight (8)

500

The bestselling Christmas single selling 50 million copies since 1942.

Bing Crosby's White Christmas

500

This dense, fruit-laden Christmas dessert has a reputation for being both beloved and reviled. While its origins date back to ancient Rome, it's a staple on many modern Christmas tables. What is it?

Fruit Cake

500

Ingathering, reverence, commemoration, recommitment, and celebration

The values of Kwanzaa

500

Fruit and vegetable bowl at Kwanzaa celebration

Mazao