Christmas Music
In ‘Frosty the Snowman,’ what made Frosty come to life?
An Old Silk Hat
Which song begins with ‘Oh, the weather outside is frightful’?
Let it Snow!
Which popular Christmas beverage is also called "milk punch?"
Egg Nog
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
The Nutcracker
How many nights does Hanukkah last?
8
What Christmas song was introduced by Judy Garland in the 1944 movie ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’?
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Who wrote the song ‘White Christmas’?
Irving Berlin
What is the name of the foil wrapped candy given during the Hanukkah dreidel game?
Gelt
In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale?
Hansel and Gretel
How many blessings are said on the first night of Hanukkah?
3
Which Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
The jingling bells refer to the New England sleigh races that were popular in the 1800s
Which Christmas song holds the Guinness World Record for the best-selling single of all time?
White Christmas
What fruit is traditionally put in a Christmas stocking?
Orange
In what country is it traditional to hide a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree, with the finder receiving an extra gift?
Germany
Are the Hanukkah candles lit from right to left or left to right?
What language was ‘Silent Night’ originally written in?
German
Who popularized ‘A Holly Jolly Christmas’ in 1964?
Burl Ives
What is the main ingredient in a traditional German stollen?
Dried Fruit
What type of cooking is traditionally used in preparing dishes for Hanukkah?
Frying
Which Hanukkah toy was used as a decoy after learning the Torah was outlawed?
The dreidel
What Christmas song did John Lennon and Yoko Ono release in 1971?
Happy Xmas (War is Over)
Which Christmas song was written during the Cuban Missile Crisis and is a plea for peace?
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Which country traditionally eats KFC for Christmas dinner?
Japan
Which oil is traditionally used to light the menorah?
Olive Oil
What is Shamash?
The middle candle on the menorah