Holiday Math
You have 6 friends, and you want to give each of them 3 holiday cards. How many cards do you need in total?
18 cards (6 x 3)
Which holiday is celebrated on December 25th?
Christmas
What city is known for its large holiday tree and is the site of the famous New Year’s Eve ball drop?
New York City
Which animal is commonly associated with pulling Santa’s sleigh through the snow?
Reindeer
What is the name of the snowman that comes to life in the popular Christmas song “______ the Snowman”?
Frosty
Santa delivers 12 presents to each of the 6 houses on his route. How many presents does he deliver in total?
72 presents (12 x 6)
What do people traditionally hang on their doors during Christmas?
A wreath
Which U.S. state is famous for its "Aloha" Christmas celebrations, including parades and tropical-themed holiday events?
Hawai'i
What is the term for frozen water vapor that falls to the ground during the winter?
Snow or snowflakes
Name 2 popular Christmas or holiday songs
A set of holiday lights uses 3 batteries, and each battery costs $2. If you buy 5 sets of lights, how much will the batteries cost in total?
$30 (5 x 3 x $2)
What holiday do people celebrate on December 31st to ring in the new year?
New Year’s Eve
This European country is famous for its Christmas markets and is known for the tradition of decorating trees with lights and ornaments
Germany
What gas do Christmas trees release as they grow?
Oxygen
In which movie does a young boy named Kevin get left home alone during Christmas?
Home Alone
A Christmas tree is 8 feet tall. If you want to decorate it with 5 ornaments per foot of height, how many ornaments will you need?
40 ornaments (8 x 5)
Which holiday celebrates the victory of the Jewish people and is celebrated for 8 days?
Hanukkah
The Christmas Island is located in which ocean?
Indian Ocean
What’s the name of the bright, glowing lights seen up in the sky usually in the Arctic regions during winter?
Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, what is the name of the Grinch's dog?
Max
A toy costs $15, and you have $100. If you buy 4 toys, how much money will you have left?
$40 ($100 - 4 x $15)
Which U.S. president made Thanksgiving an official national holiday in 1863?
Abraham Lincoln
Which country has one of the longest Christmas celebrations in the world, starting on September 1 and ending around January 9?
The Philippines
What is the name of the shortest day of the year, which marks the start of winter?
Winter Solstice
What holiday song by Mariah Carey became a huge hit in the 1990s and is played frequently every Christmas season?
All I Want for Christmas Is You