Christmas
What religion celebrates this holiday?
Christianity
What do the Jews light on Hannukah?
A menorah
Where is Kwanzaa primarily celebrated?
In New York on New Year's Eve, a ball drops in what square?
Times Square
Turkey day
(Double points if you get the year in which the first feast was held)
Thanksgiving
1621
Who is the "evil shadow" or opposite of Santa Claus?
Krampus
How many candles are placed on the last night of Hannukah?
9 candles
What is Kwanzaa?
It is a holiday that celebrates African and African American history and culture.
Who created the Gregorian calendar (the one we use)?
Pope Gregory XIII
Which two characters star in Dr. Seuss's "Thankful Things"?
Thing 1 and Thing 2
Why do we leave milk (or whiskey) and cookies out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
To teach children the values of gifting and sharing to others.
What does Hannukah celebrate?
It celebrates the miracle of the oil in the temple, which was only supposed to last one day, lasting for 8 days after the victory against the Greeks.
When was Kwanzaa created?
(+100 pts for the day as well)
December 26, 1966
Chinese New Year is being held on what day this year?(+100 pts if you know the animal)
January 29th, 2025
The Year of the Snake
Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates the victory of ___ over ___?
(150 pts each)
Dharma, Adharma
Who wrote the poem, "Twas the Night Before Christmas"?
Clement C. Moore
Who was the Jewish author who wrote "Night"?
Elie Wiesel
Out of the seven days Kwanzaa is celebrated, on which is Karamu, a large feast, held?
Usually the 6th day
What song is typically sung at the passing of the year?
Auld Lang Syne
What is the name of the night where a bonfire is lit and fireworks are set off?
(British)
Guy Fawkes Night or Bonfire Night
(Nov. 5th)
Who played George Bailey in the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life?”
James Stewart
How many ways can you spell Hannukah?
24 ways
Who founded Kwanzaa?
Maulana Karenga
What is the name of the Russian new year?
Novy God
On November 27th, a national day all about turtles is celebrated. What is the name of it?
National Adopt a Turtle Day