Winter
At what temperature does water freeze?
00C (320F)
How many days is Kwanzaa?
What holiday drink is made from eggs, egg yolk, sugar, milk, heavy cream and vanilla extract?
Eggnog
In It's a Wonderful Life, what happens every time a bell rings?
An angel gets its wings
What is the name of the 9-branched candelabrum lit during Hanukkah?
Menorah (or hanukkiah)
Is winter solstice the longest or shortest day of the year?
The shortest day of the year.
What are the names of Santa's reindeer?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph
True or False: You can eat Mistletoe
False! It is actually poisonous
In The Polar Express, what word does the conductor punch into the ticket of "The Boy"?
"Believe"
An annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu
Kwanzaa
When does winter officially start in America?
December 21
True or False: Jingle Bells was written specifically for Christmas.
False! It was originally written for Thanksgiving. It was then adapted for the Christmas holiday, with a couple of verses taken out.
What is one of the most popular foods eaten during Hanukkah?
Latkes (potato pancakes)
In the movie Elf, what is the first rule of The Code of Elves?
"Treat every day like Christmas."
When is the start of the 2025 Chinese New Year?
January 29th, the year of the snake
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6 (all snowflakes have 6 sides or points because of the way the molecules join together)
In which modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?
Turkey (He was born in the ancient town of Patara, which is now in Turkey.)
Tamales
In A Christmas Story, what gift does Ralphie desperately want for Christmas?
A Red Ryder BB gun
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
Where were the 2024 Winter Olympics held?
Paris, France
Who was the first U.S. president to recognize Hanukkah in the white house?
President Jimmy Carter in 1979
Name 2 spices needed to make Gingerbread Cookies
Ginger, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg
In Die Hard, what is the name of the building where the action takes place?
Nakatomi Plaza
How many candles are lit during Kwanzaa and what are the colors of these candles?
7 candles are lit, 3 are red, 3 are green and the center candle is black.