Season's Eatings
What sweet treat is shaped like a shepherd’s hook and comes in various flavors?
Candy Cane
What is the name of the nine-branched candelabra used to celebrate Hanukkah, with one candle used to light the others?
Menorah
In what U.S. state was Kwanzaa first officially celebrated?
California
What song, popularized by Adam Sandler, humorously lists celebrities who celebrate Hanukkah?
The Hanukkah Song
What is the name of the spinning top used in a popular Hanukkah game?
Dreidel
What is the traditional Christmas Eve meal served in Italy, consisting of multiple fish courses?
La Vigilia (The Feast of the Seven Fishes)
What were Frosty the Snowman’s first words after coming to life?
Happy Birthday!
Which country is credited with the first use of the Advent calendar?
Germany
Who originally recorded the song White Christmas in 1942?
Bing Crosby
What popular Christmas toy, introduced in the 1950s, featured a small, wind-up car that would race along the ground when wound up?
Tonka Trucks
In what country did the Yule log cake originate?
France
In what country did the tradition of hanging a Christmas wreath on the door originate?
Germany
What is the name of the first candle lit on a Hanukkah menorah?
The Shamash (helper candle)
What was the first holiday song ever broadcast from space?
Jingle Bells
What plush toy, often sold in holiday-themed colors, became a Christmas favorite in the 1990s and could speak in different voices?
Furby
What is the significance of eating dairy foods on Hanukkah?
Eating dairy is a symbolic reminder of the bravery and resourcefulness of Judith, a Jewish heroine.
What is the nickname of the pair of burglars who try to break into the McCallisters’ home in Home Alone?
The “Wet Bandits”
What year was the first Christmas card created and sent?
1843
What popular Christmas carol was sung during the famous World War I Christmas truce?
Silent Night
What type of tree is most commonly used as a Christmas tree in many households?
Fir tree
In Japan, what American fast-food chain is famously associated with Christmas dinner?
KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)
How many Oscars did Miracle on 34th Street win?
Three
When was the first-ever New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square?
1907
In The Twelve Days of Christmas, how many total gifts are given by the end of the song?
364
What year is considered the first official Black Friday, when the term began to be associated with post-Thanksgiving shopping?
1961