Holiday Jeopardy

Christmas Traditions

100

This iconic Christmas plant is often hung in doorways so people can share a kiss underneath it.

What is mistletoe?

200

This figure delivers gifts on December 6 in parts of Europe, long before Santa arrives.

Who is St. Nicholas?

300

This country is known for decorating Christmas trees with spiders and webs for good luck.

What is Ukraine?

400

This 12-day post-Christmas celebration ends with Three Kings Day (and begins Mardi Gras).

What is Epiphany?

500

These traditional Mexican processions reenact Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter before Jesus’ birth.

What are Las Posadas?

Hanukkah Highlights

100

This nine-branched candelabrum is lit during Hanukkah.

What is a menorah (or hanukkiah)?

200

These fried potato pancakes are a beloved Hanukkah food.

What are latkes?

300

This game is played with a spinning top marked with four Hebrew letters.

What is dreidel?

400

This amount of time the Temple oil miraculously burned, giving Hanukkah its name.

What is eight days?

500

This rebel Jewish group led the revolt commemorated during Hanukkah.

Who are the Maccabees?

Kwanzaa Knowledge

100

Kwanzaa lasts this many days.

What is seven?

200

This Swahili word meaning “first fruits” inspired the name Kwanzaa.

What is matunda ya kwanza?

300

These seven principles of Kwanzaa guide the celebration.

What are the Nguzo Saba?

400

This candleholder, lit during Kwanzaa, holds seven candles.

What is the kinara?

500

Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by this activist and scholar.

Who is Maulana Karenga?

Winter Around the World

100

In this country, children leave wooden clogs out for Sinterklaas to fill.

What is the Netherlands?

200

This Chinese festival marks the longest night of the year with dumplings and family gatherings.

What is the Dongzhi Festival?

300

During this Japanese New Year custom, families clean their homes to sweep away the past year’s misfortunes.

What is ōsōji?

400

Iceland celebrates this tradition where people exchange books and read all night.

What is Jólabókaflóð?

500

This ancient Persian celebration marks the winter solstice with poetry, pomegranates, and fires.

What is Yalda Night?

Holiday Food & Festivities

100

This warm drink made with milk, cream, sugar, and eggs is a U.S. holiday favorite.

What is eggnog?

200

This Italian Christmas cake filled with raisins and candied fruit is enjoyed worldwide.

What is panettone?

300

These traditional jelly-filled doughnuts are eaten during Hanukkah.

What are sufganiyot?

400

This West African–influenced Kwanzaa dish often features black-eyed peas, rice, and spices.

What is Hoppin’ John?

500

This Scandinavian holiday dessert table includes dozens of cookies, cakes, pastries, and candies.

What is the julebord?