Hanukkah
Las Posadas
Kwanzaa
New Years
Holiday Trivia
100

This is the length of time that Hanukkah is celebrated, symbolizing how long the miracle of the oil lasted.

What is 8 days?

100

During Las Posadas, this nightly event involves walking from house to house reenacting Mary and Joseph’s search for lodging.

What is the procession of Mary and Joseph?

100

Kwanzaa is a holiday that celebrates the culture and heritage of this community.

What is African American culture?


100

This date marks the beginning of the New Year in most countries around the world.

What is January 1st?

100

Veterinarians warn that this classic Christmas plant is toxic to cats and dogs—so keep it far from curious paws.

What is poinsettia?

200

This traditional Hanukkah item is spun during games, with each of its four Hebrew letters representing a phrase about a “great miracle.”

What is a dreidel?

200

During Las Posadas, people go from house to house singing these, asking for shelter.

What are carols (or songs)?

200

Kwanzaa lasts this many days, starting on December 26 and ending on January 1.

What is seven days?

200

Wearing this color of underwear on New Year’s is thought to bring good luck and love in some cultures.

What is red?

200

Each year on November 1st, TikTok users jokingly post “defrosting” videos of this pop diva to signal the start of Christmas season.

Who is Mariah Carey?

300

These round, sweet treats are fried and often filled with jelly or chocolate, perfect for TikTok food videos.

 What are sufganiyot (or jelly donuts)?

300

Children often take turns breaking this colorful party item that’s filled with candy and toys.

What is a piñata?

300

During Kwanzaa, families light this many candles on the kinara, one for each day.

What is seven candles?

300

This TV show’s annual New Year’s episode often features a countdown and hilarious party mishaps with its characters.

What is “Friends”?

300

In memes, cats often knock these off tables or trees while humans scream, a classic holiday disaster.

What are ornaments?

400

This common nickname refers to holidays—such as Hanukkah, Diwali, and others—that celebrate light overcoming darkness.

What is the Festival of Lights?

400

Las Posadas is celebrated for this many nights, starting on December 16 and ending on December 24.

What is nine nights?

400

During Kwanzaa, this colours is featured on the traditional flag, along with red, black,

What is green

400

This pop superstar’s song “1999” became an anthem for ringing in the New Year two decades ago.

Who is Prince?

400

In Friends, Ross dresses up as this hybrid creature to teach Ben about Hanukkah.

What is the Holiday Armadillo?

500

The menorah used during Hanukkah has this many branches—eight for each night of the holiday plus one helper candle.

What is nine?

500

At the end of each night of Las Posadas, everyone enjoys these festive gatherings full of food, music, and celebration.

What are parties (or fiestas)?

500

Each day of Kwanzaa focuses on one of these seven values, such as Unity, Self-Determination, and Creativity, that help build and strengthen the community.

What are the Seven Principles (Nguzo Saba)?

500

This TikTok trend involves people showing their “before” and “after” of the past year, usually set to upbeat music.

What is a glow-up video?

500

Holiday visitors mean extra doorbell rings, which can stress pets. Trainers say teaching this three-word command can help dogs settle calmly.

What is “go to bed”?