Christmas History
Santa is based on this real-life saint.
Who is St. Nicholas?
Diwali is celebrated for this many nights.
What is 5?
Hanukkah is celebrated for this many nights.
What is 8?
Girls wear these on their heads.
What are candles?
Lit on all 4 major holidays.
N L E C D A
What is a candle?
Type of log used in the winter harvest celebration.
What is a yule log?
Draw these colorful designs on the sidewalk.
What is rangoli?
The name of the candle holder.
What is a menorah?
Kids march in these...just like we have on Thanksgiving morning.
What are parades?
These are eaten by children everywhere during the Christmas holiday.
Y D C A N E N A S C
What are candy canes?
Santa was invented in this country.
What is the USA?
Go to the store and buy these so you have new ones for the holiday.
What are new clothes?
The name of the "helper" candle.
What is a shamash?
St. Lucia is celebrated on this date.
What is December 16?
During Hanukkah, eat these for dessert...they usually have jelly inside.
S N D O T U
What are donuts?
She made Christmas trees popular.
Who is Queen Victoria?
Diwali is usually celebrated in these months.
What is October and November?
Eat these potato pancakes during Hanukkah.
What are latkes?
Eat these buns on St. Lucia Day.
What are saffron buns?
St. Lucia Day originated in this Scandinavian country.
E E D W S N
What is Sweden?
The Roman god Mithra's birthday.
What is December 25?
Diwali is called the Festival of ________.
What is lights?
Hanukkah celebrates this material lasting for 8 days in the temple.
What is oil?
The boys play the role of this person.
What is Starboy?
The shortest day of the year is the winter ______.
S T S E C I O L
What is solstice?