Christmas
Noel means this in French
A. Joy
B. Gift
C. Winter
D. Christmas
D. Christmas
This game involves spinning a top with four sides, each marked with a Hebrew letter
A. Dice
B. Dreidel
C. Gelt
D. Latke
B. Dreidel
The Kwanzaa celebration begins on which date?
A. Dec 24
B. Dec 25
C. Dec 26
D. Dec 27
C. December 26th
What is commonly done at midnight in many cultures to celebrate the new year
A. Toast with Champagne
B. Dance the Macarena
C. Sing Christmas carols
D. Light fireworks
A. Toast with Champagne
Louisa Goncharenko
In many cultures, the Winter Solstice is associated with which of the following themes?
A. Renewal and rebirth
B. Bounty and abundance
C. Sorrow and loss
D Harvest and abundance
A. Renewal and rebirth
This tradition, now associated with Christmas began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies
A. Decorating the pine tree
B. Eating sugar plums
C. Kissing under the mistletoe
D. Wearing wreaths of garlic
C. Kissing under the mistletoe
The menorah used during Hanukkah contains this many branches, plus a helper candle
A. 3
B. 6
C. 9
D. 12
C. 9
Kwanzaa is celebrated for how many days?
A. 5 days
B. 7 days
C. 10 days
D. 12 days
B. 7 days
Which ancient civilization is credited with creating the first New Year’s celebration around 4,000 years ago?
A. Egyptians
B. Romans
C. Babylonians
D. Greeks
C. Babylonians
What is the significance of the Winter Solstice?
A. It marks the beginning of spring.
B. It signifies the shortest day of the year and the return of longer days.
C. It is the day of the first snowfall.
D. It celebrates the longest day of the year and the return of shorter days .
B. It signifies the shortest day of the year and the return of longer days.
In which country did the Christmas “yule log” originate?
A. France
B. Turkey
C. Spain
D. Germany
A. France
This oil is significant during Hanukkah because it miraculously lasted for 8 days in the rededicated temple.
A. Olive oil
B. Kerosene
C. Sesame oil
D. Paraffin oil
A. Olive oil
What is the name of the candle holder used during Kwanzaa?
A. Menorah
B. Lantern
C. Chalice
D. Kinara
D. Kinara
What is eaten for good luck in the New Year in Southern United States?
A. Black-eyed peas
B. Mash potatoes
C. Collard greens
D. Green beans
A. Black-eyed peas
What traditional food is often enjoyed during the Dongzhi festival?
A. Sushi
B. Dumplings
C. Jiaozi
D. Steamed buns
B. Dumplings
This tradition of using a decorated tree as a symbol of Christmas began in this European country
A. Germany
B. Sweden
C. Italy
D. Norway
A. Germany
This traditional Hanukkah food is made by frying potatoes and is often served with applesauce or sour cream
A. Aloo Tikki
B. Pommes Frites
C. Latkes
D. Patatas Bravas
C. Latkes
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa
A. Humility
B. Unity
C. Self-determination
D. Responsibility
A. Humility
In which country is it customary to throw out old furniture to symbolize getting rid of the new year?
A. Italy
B. France
C. Japan
D. Spain
A. Italy
Dongzhi, a festival celebrated during the Winter Solstice, is rooted in which culture?
A. Indian
B. Chinese
C. African
D. Scandinavian
B. Chinese
Where is the home of the real St. Nick
A. Germany
B. Turkey
C. Russia
D. Ireland
B. Turkey
This symbol represents the victory of Maccabees and is often included in the Hanukkah decorations
A. The Star of David
B. The Shield of David
C. The Golden Menorah
D. The Victory flag of Jerusalem
A. The Star of David
Which color is Not one of the colors of Kwanzaa
A. Green
B. Yellow
C. Black
D. Red
B. Yellow
In which country is it a tradition to eat 12 grapes at midnight for good luck in the New Year?
A. Italy
B. Brazil
C. Mexico
D. Spain
D. Spain
Which festival is traditionally celebrated during the Winter Solstice in pagan cultures?
A. Samhain
B. Imbolc
C. Yule
D. Ostara
C. Yule