Christmas
When do historians believe Jesus was born?
What is the spring?
Hanukkah is celebrated for this many days.
What is 8?
Kwanzaa lasts for this many days.
What is 7?
This famous line from Elf happens when Buddy answers the phone in his father's office.
What is "Buddy the Elf, what's your favorite color?".
This is the traditional Jewish game played during Hanukkah.
What is a dreidel?
The traditional star on top of a Christmas Tree actually symbolizes this.
What is the Star of Bethlehem? In the nativity scene from the Bible, the three wise men follow the star to Jerusalem—where they met baby Jesus.
In addition to the 16 spelling variations of Hanukkah, it is also called this.
What is the Festival of Lights or The Feast of Dedication.
What are black, red and green. The candles include one black, three red, and three green. Black represents "the people", red represents the blood spilled in the struggle for freedom, and green is for the future of black liberation.
Who is Randy?
The average American family spends this much on Christmas gifts each year.
What is $1,000?
This real life figure was the inspiration behind Santa Claus.
Who is Christian bishop Saint Nicolas. He was a generous, gift-gifting clergyman, lived in modern day Turkey and devoted his life to helping the poor.
This is the traditional oil used to light the Menorah.
What is olive oil?
Kwanzaa was first celebrated here in 1966.
What is Los Angeles, CA.
Clarence Odbody is the guardian angel in this Christmas movie classic.
What is "It's a Wonderful Life"?
These are the gifts the 3 wise men brought the baby Jesus.
What are gold, frankincense and myrrh?
While red and green are the popular Christmas colors, these three are the traditional religious ones, representing the gifts from the Magi, Mother Mary and the purity of Jesus.
What are gold, blue and white?
According to Talmus, a person should give this many gifts on Hanukkah.
What is none?
This president gave the first declaration marking Kwanzaa.
Who is Bill Clinton? The first presidential declaration marking the holiday came from Bill Clinton, who said: "The symbols and ceremony of Kwanzaa, evoking the rich history and heritage of African Americans, remind us that our nation draws much of its strength from our diversity. As millions of Americans observe Kwanzaa this year, let us renew our commitment to realizing America's promise as a land where all people are free to pursue our common dreams--to live in peace, to provide for our families, and to give our children the opportunity for a better life."
This is the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time.
What is The Grinch (2018)?
This is the classic Christmas four-gift rule.
What is “Something you want, something you need, something to wear, and something to read.”
This was originally a Pagan festival before becoming integrated with Christmas.
What is Yule?
This is the name for money given as presents during Hanukkah.
What is gelt?
Kwanzaa derives its name from a Swahili phrase that means this.
What is "first fruits". The name Kwanzaa derives from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, meaning "first fruits". First fruits festivals have long existed in Southern Africa, where they are celebrated in December/January, and Karenga was partly inspired by an account he read of the Zulu festival Umkhosi Wokweshwama. It was decided to spell the holiday's name with an additional "a" so that it would have a symbolic seven letters.
These 3 trick-or-treaters kidnap Santa Clause in "The Nightmare Before Christmas".
Who are Lock, Shock and Barrel?
In the 12 days of Christmas song, this is how many total gifts are given.
What is 364?