New Years Trivia
In Jewish tradition, what is used to symbolize a sweet New Year?
Apples dipped in honey
How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?
4
In Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, what was the first name of Scrooge?
Ebenezer
What does Hanukkah mean in Hebrew?
The Hebrew word Hanukkah means “dedication”.
What happens when you land on "Nun" in the dreidel game?
"Nun" stands for "nothing," and the player does nothing on their turn.
About how many glasses of champagne are consumed on New Year’s Eve in the U.S. alone?
360 million
The movie Miracle on 34th Street is based on a real-life department store. What is it?
Macy's
What is Ralphie's little brother's name in the movie A Christmas Story?
Randy
What is the observing of the candelabrum commonly known as?
It is commonly known as lighting the menorah.
What is the significance of eating dairy foods on Hanukkah?
Eating dairy is a symbolic reminder of the bravery and resourcefulness of Judith, a Jewish heroine.
How many light bulbs covered the first Times Square New Year's Eve Ball?
100
What are the two most popular names for Santa Claus?
Kris Kringle and Saint Nick
Which one of Santa's reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot?
Cupid
On which side of the menorah do you light the candles?
Candles are placed from right to left, but they are lit from left to right, adding one candle each night
What is "gelt" in the context of Hanukkah?
"Gelt" refers to chocolate coins that are often given to children as Hanukkah gifts.
What metal replaced iron in the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball?
Aluminum
In the classic Christmas movie, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch was described with three words. What are they?
Stink, stank, stunk
Whose eyes are all aglow in "The Christmas Song?"
Tiny tots
How many candles are lit on the first night of Hanukkah?
Two candles are lit on the first night - the "shamash" and the first Hanukkah candle.
What is the purpose of the "shamash" candle in the hanukkiah?
The "shamash" candle is used to light the other candles on the hanukkiah.
What are the triangles on the Times Square ball made from?
Waterford Crystals
In the movie, It's A Wonderful Life, what happened every time a bell rang?
An angel got his wings
Which fairy tale were the first gingerbread houses inspired by?
Hansel and Gretel
How many dreidel game pieces do players usually start with?
Players typically start with an equal number of game pieces (often chocolate coins or nuts).
In Israel, how many official holidays are celebrated during Hanukkah?
In Israel, Hanukkah is celebrated as a single holiday.