Holiday Traditions
What Jewish holiday is known as the Festival of Lights?
Hanukkah
In the movie “Elf,” what’s the first rule of the Code of Elves?
Treat every day like Christmas
True or False: The Hawks had a women’s gymnastics team and football team
TRUE
Which pop singer released “Mistletoe” in 2011?
Justin Bieber
Which stroke is considered the slowest competitive swimming stroke?
Breaststroke
What beverage is also known as “milk punch” during the holidays?
Eggnog
In The Polar Express, what trinket does the boy take from Santa’s sleigh?
A (silver) Bell
SUNY New Paltz was founded in ___ as the New Paltz Normal School.
1828
In the song "12 days of Christmas" , what was given on the 12th day?
12 drummers drumming
This stadium is the oldest ballpark still in use in Major League Baseball.
Fenway Park
How many days are there in the Kwanzaa celebration?
7
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, what is Jack Skellington’s title?
The Pumpkin King
New Paltz became part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system in ____
1948
What song is known for the lyric “I don’t want a lot for Christmas”?
All I Want for Christmas Is You- Mariah Carey
What movie was film in New Paltz in 2018?
A Quiet Place
In which country did the tradition of Christmas trees originate?
Germany
In Mickey’s Christmas Carol, which character plays the role of Jacob Marley’s ghost?
Goofy
When New Paltz was originally founded they had a focus on training teachers. Which subject area was a major part of its early curriculum?
A) Art
B) Physical Education
C) Business
D) Music
B) Physical Education
What boy band just came out with their own Christmas movie this year?
Jonas Brothers
How many hearts does an octopus have ?
3
In which country do they hide brooms on Christmas Eve to keep away witches?
Norway
In The Santa Clause, what is the name of the head elf?
Bernard
What year did P & G s open ?
1900
What popular Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
What’s the only food that never spoils?
Honey