Holidays Around the World
This winter holiday is celebrated for eight nights with candles, food, and family.
What is Hanukkah?
This red-and-green plant is traditionally used to decorate homes during the Christmas season.
What is a poinsettia?
This 2003 film stars Will Ferrell as a human raised in the North Pole.
What is “Elf”?
This activity involves singing festive songs door to door or at gatherings.
What is caroling?
These are promises people often make to themselves for the new year.
What are New Year’s resolutions?
This global celebration marks the end of one year and the beginning of the next.
What is New Year’s Eve?
This candle holder, often with nine branches, is central to Hanukkah celebrations.
What is a menorah?
This Mariah Carey hit becomes unavoidable every December.
What is “All I Want for Christmas Is You”?
You can build one of these edible structures with icing and candy.
What is a gingerbread house?
This sparkling beverage is often popped at midnight on December 31st to celebrate the new year.
What is champagne?
This astronomical event marks the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
What is Winter Solstice?
This decoration is traditionally placed at the top of a Christmas tree.
What is a star?
In "The Office," Michael Scott breaks the $20 limit of the Secret Santa gift exchange by bringing this gift.
What is an iPod?
Gliding on frozen ponds or indoor rinks is a classic winter activity enjoyed by many during December and January.
What is ice skating?
This phrase, often shouted at midnight, expresses hope for a happy and healthy year ahead.
What is “Happy New Year!”
This seven-day holiday celebrates African heritage, culture, and community.
What is Kwanzaa?
This braided bread is commonly served during Jewish holidays.
What is challah?
This actor stars as the Grinch in the 2000 live-action adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic.
Who is Jim Carrey?
Some families volunteer at these places to help those in need during the holidays.
What are shelters or food banks?
This city hosts the famous “First Night” celebration with ice sculptures, fireworks, and music to ring in the new year.
What is Boston?
This holiday celebrates light overcoming darkness and is widely observed in India.
What is Diwali?
In Kwanzaa, this candleholder holds seven candles symbolizing African heritage and principles.
What is a kinara?
In "Friends," Ross dresses up as this character to teach Ben about Hanukkah.
What is the Holiday Armadillo?
These light up the sky on New Year’s Eve.
What are fireworks?
In Japan, it’s traditional to eat this noodle dish on New Year’s Eve to symbolize a long life.
What are soba noodles (Toshikoshi soba)?