Holiday Traditions (Around The World)
What object is lit during the eight day festival of Hanukkah?
Menorah
On Noche Vieja, (New Years Eve), how many grapes is one supposed to eat in order to gain good luck?
12
Which fairy tale were the first gingerbread houses inspired by?
Hansel and Gretel
In the song "Frosty The Snowman", what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
Three of Santa's reindeer's names begin with the letter "D." What are those names?
Dancer, Dasher, and Donner
How many values/ideals are recognized during Kwanzaa?
Seven:
Umoja (Unity), Ujima (Collective work and responsibility), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity). Imani (Faith), Ujamma, Kujichagulia.
Venezuelan hallacas, served around Christmas Eve, are very similar to what Mexican delicacy, as they are both made with masa dough?
Tamales
In the TV special "How The Grinch Stole Christmas", what three words best describe the Grinch?
Stink, stank, stunk
What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?
"Jingle Bells"
What cartoon character’s name is used to indicate a small, thin, or just plain undesirable Christmas tree?
Charlie Brown
What holiday is celebrated on the twelfth day of Christmas (January 6) in Spain and Latin America?
Three Kings Day
Lechon, popular in the Phillipines, is made by roasting what animal?
Pig
After Jacob Marley, who are the spirits that visit Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas Eve?
The spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future
In the “Twelve Days of Christmas” song, how many French hens does the true love give?
Three
What is the name of Santa's evil counterpart that people traditionally dress up as in Austria, Germany, and Hungary?
Krampus
In which country does a benevolent witch-like figure hand out gifts (La Befana?)
Italy
What types of noodles are eaten during Chinese New Year for good luck?
Long Noodles (or Longevity Noodles)
What city was Kevin McAllister's family traveling to for the holidays in the hit movie Home Alone?
Paris, France
Who wrote and recorded the song “Wonderful Christmastime”?
Paul McCartney
Which soda manufacturer is thought to have cemented the rosy-cheeked, bearded Santa Claus associated with Christmas today?
Coca-Cola
On what day does the Soyal ceremony (celebrated by the indigenous communities of Pueblo, Zuni, and Hopi) occur?
December 21st (or the Winter Solstice)
A festival dedicated to sharing hot chocolate with those in need (Chocolatadas) occurs during the holiday season in which South American country?
Peru
How many reindeer are featured in the poem "Twas The Night Before Christmas?"
Eight (no Rudolph!)
What's the best-selling Christmas song of all time?
"White Christmas" by Bing Crosby
What word for the Christmas season derives from an ancient German pagan holiday?