Holiday Songs
"And since we've no place to go____"
" let it snow, let it snow, let it snow"
How many nights is Hanukkah celebrated?
8 nights..Hanukkah lasts for eight nights, to commemorate how long the holy light burned.
When is Kwanzaa celebrated?
It lasts seven days from December 26th to January 1st.
Where did the idea of "milk and cookies" for santa begin?
The Dutch- children would leave him snacks to keep him energized on his journey.
Where do they put the nyc christmas tree up?
Rockefeller Center
"I don't want a lot for christmas, there is just one thing I need____"
" I don't care about the presents, underneath the Christmas tree"
What's the most popular treat in Israel?
Doughnuts
When was Kwanzaa created?
In 1966 by Dr. Maulana Korenga
The name Kwanzaa comes from a Swahili phrase that means "first fruits of the harvest".
The most popular Christmas movie of all time (Voted 2021)
1. Home Alone
2. Elf
3. The Grinch
The most popular broadway show in NYC during the holidays
The Nutcracker
"Last Christmas I gave you my heart______"
"____ but the very next day, you gave it away"
What does the word Hanukkah mean?
Dedication...The holiday commemorates the triumph of a band of rebel Jews known as the Maccabees in reclaiming their temple from the Greek-Syrians.
What colors are the candles?
Black, green, or red. There is one black candle which stands for unity. There are three green candles which represent the future and three red candles which represent the struggle out of slavery.
When were Christmas cards commissioned?
Victorian Entrepreneur Sir Henry Cole commissioned the first Christmas card in the UK in 1843
Most popular places to ice skate in the city
Bryant park
The Rink at Rockefeller center
"But the fire is so delightful"
Who was the first president to celebrate Hanukkah at the White house?
Harry Truman...In 1951, he accepted a Menorah as a gift from the Prime Minister of Israel, David Ben Gurion.
seven symbols that people gather for the ceremonies
Unity cup, The candle holder which holds seven candles, The seven candles, Fruits, nuts, and vegetables, Ears of corn Gifts, A mat to set the above on
What does the Christmas Wreath symbolize?
love and eternal life.
What NYC Hotel did Kevin from "Home alone" stay in, in "Home Alone 2"
The Plaza
"The fireside is blazing bright____"
"___And we're caroling through the night"
How many ways can the word "Hanukkah" be spelled?
16 ways
Since “Hanukkah” is transliterated from Hebrew letters, there are more than a dozen ways to spell the name of the holiday. The most common ways found in English are “Hanukkah” or “Chanukah.”
Seven Principals of Kwanzaa
Umoja,Kujichagulia,Ujima,Ujamaa,Nia,Kuumba, Imani
When were Christmas trees were first used ?
The origin or the use of Christmas trees goes way back to ancient Egyptians and Romans. They used evergreen trees like fir or pine trees, wreaths, and garlands. And the use of modern Christmas trees started in Germany in the 16th century
how long has the christmas spectacular show been in new york city?
1930's