Christmas
Why is Christmas celebrated by Christians?
To celebrate the birth of Jesus
What city is the ball drop in?
New York
Which religion celebrates Hanukkah
Judaism
What is the winter solstice?
When the hemisphere you live in is tilted furthest from the sun or the shortest day of the year (December 21st or 22nd)
What High School did Mr. Schwarzel Graduate from?
Federal Hocking
Which historical person is Santa Claus based on?
Saint Nicholas of Myra
Name a lucky food in the U.S. for New Year?
Pork, Black-Eyed Peas, Greens, and Cornbread
How many days is Hanukkah celebrated for?
8 days
What is the name of the ancient winter solstice festival named after the type of logs burned?
Yule
What sports did Mr. Schwarzel play in HS?
Football and Baseball
Which company created the modern image of Santa Claus?
Coca-Cola
On what continent do people blow up dummies filled with newspaper for the New Year?
South America
Why is Hanukkah celebrated for multiple days?
The oil lasted for multiple days when there was only enough oil for 1 day
Who is Mr. Schwarzel's favorite Band?
All Time Low
What is the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time?
The Grinch 2018 ($538 Million)
What language do people sing Auld Lang Syne in?
English
What is the name of the candle lit during Hanukkah?
Menorah
Where did the ancient tradition of kissing under the mistletoe come from?
Scandinavia
What song does Mr. Schwarzel have lyrics from posted in his room at all times?
Learn to Surf by Owl City
Which president made Christmas a federal holiday?
Ulysses S. Grant (1870)
Which country do people spend 4 days prior to New Year's cleaning?
China
Dreidel
What Roman holiday was celebrated during the winter solstice?
Saturnalia
What video game does Mr. Schwarzel have almost 1,000 hours in?
Warframe