Christmas Traditions
In Iceland, as part of Jolabokaflod, it is a tradition to give these items as presents.
What are books?
This animatronic cassette-playing bear toy was the must have toy in the mid-1980s.
What is Teddy Ruxspin?
It is claimed that Druids believed this plant was the soul of a tree and it would protect people from evil spirits.
What is mistletoe?
What type of oil is traditionally used to light the menorah?
What is olive oil?
This holiday began during the reign of Queen Victoria and was a day off and gift giving to servants, workers and those in need.
What is Boxing Day?
This modern country is believed to be the original home of St. Nicholas.
In The Muppet Christmas Carol, they played Ebenezer Scrooge.
Who is Michael Caine
In 1898, an element was discovered by this couple, which would usher in the atomic age.
Who are Marie & Pierre Curie?
Much of the food for Hanukkah is prepared using this method.
What is fried?
In many Spanish-speaking nations, this day is celebrated more than Christmas.
What is the Epiphany or Three Kings Day?
The name of St. Nicholas' servant who is tasked with punishing children who are on the naughty list.
Who is Krampus?
In Friends, Ross dressed up as this to tell the story of Hanukkah.
What is an armadillo?
Name one of the ancient sites that aligns with sunrise or sunset on the Winter Solstice
What is:
Nazca Lines, Newgrange, Sun Temple Machu Picchu, Temple of Karnak, Chaco Canyon, Hovenweep Castle, Mnajdra temple Malta, Stonehenge, Karahan Tepe, Gavrinis tomb Brittany, Maeshowe, Goseck Circle, Tulum, Rameses II temple Abu Simbel, Chichen Itza, The Sphinx & pyramid of Khafre
This president was the first to officially celebrate Hanukkah at the White House.
Who is Harry Truman?
On December 8th, this religion celebrates Bodhi Day.
What is Buddhism?
This country has the tradition of the longest Christmas season, which can start as early as mid-September.
What is the Philippines?
This actor was the narrator in the animated, How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Who is Boris Karloff?
In the Mid-Atlantic region, the shortest day of the year is about this long (to the nearest 1/2 hr).
What is 9 1/2 hrs?
This sweet treat is a staple of Hanukkah.
What are jelly donuts?
To celebrate Kwanzaa, the kinara holds this many candles to symbolize the principles of the holiday.
What are seven?
The first artificial Christmas tree was created in 19th century using what for the branches.
What are goose feathers?
Name three of the celebrities mentioned in the original Chanukkah Song by Adam Sandler.
Who are:
David Lee Roth, James Caan, Kirk Douglas, Dinah Shore, Bowzer from ShaNaNa, Arthur Fonzarelli, Paul Newman, Goldie Hawn, Harrison Ford, Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, owner of Seattle Sonics, Rod Carew, Anne Landers, Dear Abby, The three Stooges
Soyal is a winter solstice ceremony for indigenous tribes in the Southwest. This tribe holds the ceremony in underground chambers known as kivas and it begins the season of the Kachinas, guardian spirits.
Who are the Hopi? (will also accept Zuni)
The ninth candle in a menorah sits slightly above the others and has a specific name.
What is shamash?
This Persian deity was thought to be born on December 25th, which was called the birthday of the unconquered sun.
Who is Mithras?