Holidays
Misc
True or False (400 pts each)
New Years
Hanukkah 2.0
200

What do you call the seasonal plant that people kiss under during the holidays?

Mistletoe

200

What is the main ingredient in gingerbread cookies?

Flour

200

Tinsel was originally made with real iron

False (Silver)

200

About 360 million glasses of what drink are served in the United States each New Year's Eve?

Champagne

200

What date was the first full day of Hanukkah this year?

December 8th

400

Jingle Bells was a song that was supposed to be sung during this holiday.

Thanksgiving

400

Which iconic songstress grew up on a Christmas tree farm?

Taylor Swift

400

'The Grinch' is the highest grossing Christmas film of all time

True

400

2024 is going to be the year of the what?

Wood dragon

400

Which candle do you light first?

The middle one

600

How many time zones is the North Pole?

none

600

What are the names of Santas 9 reindeers?

Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph

600
Eggnog originated in England

True

600

What is the second most popular New Years resolution?

Save more money

600

Which colors are associated with Hanukkah?

Blue and white/silver

800

In Jewish Religion, what is Rosh Hashanah?

The beginning of New Year

800

Which famous U.S. military event happened on Christmas Day in 1776?

George Washington and the Continental Army crossed the Delaware River

800

There were 366 gifts in total given in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" song

False (364)

800

In Scotland, at midnight on New Year's Eve, who do you kiss?

a) Your best friend

b) 3 random people

c) Your partner

d) everyone in the room

d) everyone in the room

800

What is the traditional spelling of Hanukkah?

Chanukah

1000

What percent of kids believe in Santa?

85%

1000

What year did Christmas trees start being sold in?

b) 1850

1000

More than a billion Christmas cards are sent annually

True! (1.3 billion est)

1000

What food do people in the Southern US often eat for good luck on New Years Eve?

Black Eyed Peas

1000

What is the name for the money given as presents during Hanukkah?

gelt (chocolate coins)