Around the World
What country does "Day of the Dead originate from?
Mexico
What country does Egg Nog come from?
England Eggnog is a descendant of the medieval British drink posset (made with wine or beer, cream, sugar, and egg).
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According to myth, which two gods were the parents of Cupid?
Mercury (the winged messenger god) and Venus (the god of love)
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4th, 1776
How many days does the Kwanzaa celebration last?
7
What dessert is named after the ancient winter solstice custom of burning a log to celebrate longer days?
The Yule Log
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Can you name 3 of Santa’s reindeer?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph
Kwanzaa was first celebrated in the U.S. in what decade?
60's
Why is Hannukah celebrated on a different date every year?
Judaism follows a lunar calendar.
Name one traditional Hannukah food.
latkes, sufganiyot, bimuelos (fried doughnut fritters)
Fried foods are traditionally eaten on Hanukkah to commemorate the miracle of the oil that kept the menorah lit for 8 days.
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Which character balloon holds the record for most appearances in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Snoopy
In what year did the first Times Square New Year’s celebration begin (Within 20 years)
1904
While many celebrate Christmas on December 25th, what other date is Christmas celebrated in other countries and traditions?
January 6th, 7th, 19th (any of these answers would be correct!)
Many cultures have a tradition of hanging this food-shaped ornament on the Christmas tree. What is the item?
The Christmas pickle, or the Weihnachtsgurke! It's a German tradition that's popular in the Midwest (and the South) today.
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Which classic fairy tale inspired the tradition of making gingerbread houses?
Hansel and Gretel
Which president started the famous White House Easter Egg roll?
President Rutherford B. Hayes
What was the first song played in space? (Hint: it was a Christmas song!)
Jingle Bells
In Japan, what fast food chain is the most popular for providing Christmas dinner?
KFC
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What drink brand popularized the image of Santa as we know it? ?
Coca-Cola
In what decade did the Rockefeller Center tree start?
30s (1931)