Round 1
Snowflakes consistently have this number of points
What is six?
Frosty the Snowman is brought to life by the magic contained in this object
What is his hat?
This author of a Christmas Carol went on to write four other Christmas stories
Who is Charles Dickens?
While this ballet was not a success when it premiered it has become a holiday tradition
What is the Nutcracker?
Christmas was declared a federal holiday in this year
When is 1870?
This was the first US president to recognize Hanukkah in the White House.
Who is Jimmy Carter?
The Yule Goat figure of Gävle, Sweden is famous for this which has happened to it 37 times since 1966
What is arson/fire?
The name of this Germanic winter holiday is often treated as a synonym for Christmas
What is Yule?
What is a Menorah?
The candle holder used during Kwanzaa.
What is a Kinora?
The number of candles a Menorah holds.
What is 8?
The number of candles a Kinara holds.
What is 7?
The last word in the song "We Wish You a Merry Christmas".
What is "year"?
The last word in the song "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer".
What is "history"?
The last word in the song "Jingle Bells".
What is "Christmas"?
The last word in the song "All I Want for Christmas is You".
A European tradition involves hunting this bird on December 26th
What is a wren?
While the Nutcracker story was originally written by E.T.A. Hoffman the ballet is actually based on an adaptation written by this author
Who is Alexandre Dumas, pere?
This Roman festival was traditionally celebrated from December 17th to December 23rd.
What is Saturnalia?
This sun god had his birthday celebrated on December 25th, which may have influenced the date chosen for Christmas
Who is Sol Invictus?