Finish the Lyrics
"I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents..."
"Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own..."
During the Christmas season, what plant do you traditionally stand under for a kiss?
Mistletoe
What is the Nativity story?
Joseph and Mary traveled to Bethlehem from Nazareth in search of a place for Mary to give birth. The only place they could find was an inn with a manager. Jesus was born and the angels proclaimed him a savior for all people. The three Wise Men followed a star to bring Jesus gifts.
Who was the little girl who helped the Grinch find the meaning of Christmas?
Cindy Lou
True or False: In "Home Alone", The McCallister family is going to London, England for Christmas
False; they are going to Paris, France.
"Christmas, Christmas time is near
Time for toys and time for cheer
We've been good, but we can't last
Hurry Christmas, hurry fast...
"Want a plane that loops the loop
Me, I want a hula hoop"
What snack do you leave for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve?
Milk and cookies.
When was Kwanzaa founded and why?
In 1966, Dr. Maulana Karenga created Kwanzaa in response to the Watts Riots in Los Angeles as a way to bring African-Americans together as a community.
This cold-hearted man was visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future.
Ebenezer Scrooge
What does "Kwanzaa" mean and what language is it derived from?
Kwanzaa means "first fruits of the harvest" in Swahili.
"We used to be best buddies
And now we're not"
"I wish you would tell me why
Do you want to build a snowman?
It doesn't have to be a snowman"
What do the red, black, and green candles represent in Kwanzaa?
black represents the people, green represents the earth and abundant natural wealth in Africa, and red represents the blood that unites all African people.
Who was the original Santa Claus
St. Nicholas
What comedian made the song titled "The Chanukah Song" in 1994 on Saturday Night Live?
Adam Sandler
What do Kwanzaa and Hanukkah share in common with one another?
They both have candles that are lit each day.
DAILY DOUBLE
"Up on the housetop reindeer pause
Out jumps good ol' Santa Claus..."
"Down through the chimney with lots of toys
All for the little ones' Christmas joys"
How long does Kwanzaa last?
Seven days; December 26th to January 1st.
True or False: Hanukkah does not appear in the Torah
True, the events of Hanukkah happened after the Torah was written.
Who led the rebellion against the Seleucids?
Jewish priest Mattathias. After he died, his son, Judah Maccabee, took his place.
DAILY DOUBLE!
Name all of Santa's reindeers
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Rudolph
"_____,______,______, I made you out of clay" are the lyrics to a popular song sang during Hanukkah about a four sided spinning top
"Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel"
What is the "shamash"?
The ninth candle used during Hanukkah to light the eight other candles after sundown on their respective nights.
What is the Hanukkah miracle?
After successfully overthrowing the Seleucids, the Maccabees wanted to restore the holiness of their Temple; however, there was only enough oil to light the menorah for one night. Nonetheless, the flame lasted eight days.
This African American studies professor founded Kwanzaa
Maulana Karenga
Starting from the sixth day of Christmas, what did your true love give to you? Bonus if you can name all twelve!
The sixth day of Christmas: Six geese a laying
The fifth day of Christmas: Five gold rings
The fourth day of Christmas: Four calling birds
The third day of Christmas: Three French hens
The second day of Christmas: Two turtle doves
The first day of Christmas: A partridge in a pear tree