Geography
Which ocean borders the United States to the East? Which ocean borders the United States to the West?
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Which winter treat is shaped like a cane and can be minty or fruity flavored?
A candy cane
The Thirteen Colonies were controlled by which European country before the Revolutionary War?
Great Britain/England
"Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way,"
Finish the line: ___________________________
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh, hey
Who was the leader of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?
George Washington
Name five of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Massachusetts, Delaware, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Maryland
In the song "Frosty the Snowman," what is Frosty’s magical item that makes him come to life?
Magic Hat
Name three of the many items taxed by the British in the years leading up to the Revolutionary War
Paper, glass, tea, sugar, lead, playing cards, government documents, etc.
"He's making a list and checking it twice"
Finish the line: ___________________________
Gonna find out who's naughty or nice
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Which geographic feature (mountain range, river, ocean, etc.) was the Western boundary of the Thirteen Colonies BEFORE the American Revolution?
The Appalachian Mountains
How many candles are on a menorah?
9
Why were the British taxing the colonists before the Revolutionary War? Why were the colonists upset about it?
British needed money to pay back debts from the French and Indian War. Colonists were upset because they had no Representation in the British government
"Deck the halls with boughs of holly,"
Finish the line: ___________________________
Fa la la la la la la la la
Which European country helped the colonists win the Revolutionary War against the British?
The French
Which two states are not connected to the mainland (not connected to the Continental United States?)
Alaska and Hawaii
What is the best selling holiday movie of all time?
The Grinch
What was the first colony established in America?
Virginia
What is the name of the train that takes children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve to meet Santa?
The Polar Express
Which battle ended the Revolutionary War with a decisive victory for the colonists?
The Battle of Yorktown
Which geographic feature (mountain range, river, ocean, etc.) became the Western boundary of the United States AFTER the Revolutionary War and the Treaty of Paris?
The Mississippi River
Name all of Santa's reindeer
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Rudolph
Which colony was founded by the Dutch and later taken over by the English, and was originally called New Amsterdam?
New York
How many days does Hanukkah last?
8 days
What was the name of the treaty that ended the Revolutionary War?
The Treaty of Paris