Christmas Trivia
What are you supposed to do under the mistletoe?
Kiss
How do you say "Merry Christmas" in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad
What are some gifts that don't cost any money?
Phone call; text; make a card; shovel someone's sidewalk; give "tokens" for favors that a person can trade in during the year; babysit so someone can shop; light a votive candle; make a special playlist for someone
What can you do to honor a loved one?
Light a candle; visit a memorial site; pray or meditate, share fond stories with others; make a donation in their name
Who do you need to keep a boundary with during the holidays and what can you do?
Friends who uses/ drink; a family member who triggers you; an ex who challenges you, such as with sharing time with kids; have an exit plan from a party or event; have a "buddy system" with a safe person at an event or gathering where you will be tempted to use or drink; distance from people who ask too much of you
Elvis didn't sing about a white Christmas. What color did he sing about?
Blue
What is the eight-day Jewish celebration that takes place in December?
Hanukkah
What are some thoughtful inexpensive gifts?
Baked goods; donate a gently use item such as a coat; give someone a ride; re-gift something you won't use; make a "theme basket" from the dollar store, like items for the kitchen or bathroom/ spa; create jewelry or art, such as an ornament; give a picture of a loved one in a frame from a thrift shop
If you write a note to a lost loved one, what can you do with it?
Save it with other mementos; have a little "burning" ceremony with others who wrote notes too; leave it at a memorial site; press it in the pages of an inspirational book; enter it in a journal; create a box and save all the notes you write on the loved one's special days (birthdays, anniversaries, holidays); put it in a balloon and let it go
What are some types of sober fun?
Sober clubs/ dancing; shopping; ice-skating; walking, crafting; church or community events; drive around and look at decorated houses/ businesses; build a snowman; go caroling
Three of Santa's reindeer start with the letter "D." Name at east two of them.
Dancer, Dasher, and Donner
What's the name of the December African-American holiday celebrating black heritage?
Kwanzaa
Who could you write a note of caring or thanks to?
Parents or grandparents; kids; a friend who helped you; neighbors; mentor; a higher power; a charitable organization
How can you plan ahead for a difficult day or anniversary?
Make plans with a supportive person; avoid isolating; create a new tradition; learn a coping or grounding skill, such as box breathing, meditation/ prayer, staying in the present; write down what triggers you need to avoid; post affirmations on a mirror or on the refrigerator; allow time and space for your feelings
What can you say if someone offers you a drink or substance you don't want to use?
Grab a soda or soft drink and say "I already have one"; No thanks, I'm the designated driver/ wear a "DD" label; say: I'm staying sober today; I'm on probation; I have to get up early with the kids; I work in the morning; I have a UA tomorrow; or just say "no thanks"
In the movie "A Christmas Story" what did the dogs pull off the table?
A turkey
What is the name of when half of Earth is tilted the farthest away from the sun, making it the shortest day of the year? It usually happens on December 21 or 22, at the exact same second around the world.
Winter Solstice
What does "pay it forward" mean to you?
Call or text someone who is struggling with sobriety; give someone a ride; buy a kid a small toy; donate small items, like socks, to a shelter; help cook and/or serve a meal at a shelter or community/ church event; check on a neighbor who lives alone
What can you say to someone who is grieving?
I am thinking of you; I’m sending you love during this difficult time; How can I support you?; I don’t expect a call back but I just wanted to reach out; Can I share a favorite memory?
What are some self-care tips?
Set a budget so you don't over-spend; opt out of an invitation or event; breathe; relax and have "down time;" let go of a toxic relationship; buy a "bath bomb" and relax in the tub; get a mani/pedi or massage; go to bed early; use essential oils or aromatherapy; buy yourself something cozy, like slippers or pajamas; make hot chocolate
Which real-life person is Santa Claus based on?
The Christian bishop St. Nicholas
What is the name of the holiday that takes place on December 26 in the United Kingdom, Canada and some other countries?
Boxing Day
What's the best gift you ever gave or got?
Forgiveness; sentimental items including pictures or heirlooms; a toy you never forgot; a visit to or from someone; a pet; a plane or bus ticket
What are the stages of grief and how long do they take?
The five stages are: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. They can happen in this order or jump around. You can go through a stage more than once, especially on an anniversary or during the holidays when reminders are strong. You don't get "over" grief, you get through it. There is no time frame, it's different for everyone. The greater the loss, the longer it can take.
How can you limit or avoid things that trigger you or bring you down related to the holidays?
Choose what YOU want to put up - if certain ornaments or decorations bring sad memories, leave them in the box; buy a few ornaments that fit who you are now; have a go-to response for a recurring trigger, like snapping a rubber band on your wrist when you have the impulse to use or drink;