Holiday Traditions
What do children traditionally leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
Milk and cookies.
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of gingerbread houses?
Germany
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, what is the name of the town the Grinch lives near?
Whoville
What’s the best-selling Christmas single of all time?
**100 Bonus points if you also answer the singer**
“White Christmas” by Bing Crosby
What popular winter activity do people do on frozen lakes like Lake Winnipesaukee?
Ice fishing
This tradition has a small friend that moves to a new spot each night
Elf on the shelf
what is the most popular Christmas cookie in the U.S.?
Gingerbread
What word is used for “family” in the song “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”?
Kin
In the movie “A Christmas Story,” what does Ralphie Parker want for Christmas?
A Red Ryder BB gun
On average, how much snow does Derry, New Hampshire receive each year?
About 45–50 inches per year (about 3-4 feet)
How many candles are on a menorah?
What is America's favorite holiday beverage?
Hot chocolate
What song, commonly sung during Hanukkah, celebrates the spinning top game?
"I have a little dreidel" or "the dreidel song"
How long is the average growing time for a Christmas tree?
Seven years
Which New Hampshire city hosts the annual “Ice Castles” display, featuring massive ice sculptures and tunnels?
Lincoln
In what country did the tradition of decorating Christmas trees begin?
Germany
Which nut is commonly associated with the holiday ballet The Nutcracker?
Walnut
What does Alvin the Chipmunk want in “The Chipmunk Song”?
“Me, I want a hula hoop!”
What U.S. president declared Christmas Day as a national holiday?
Ulysses S. Grant
What is the highest recorded wind gust ever measured on Mount Washington, New Hampshire?
231 miles per hour
In the Netherlands, children leave this outside their door for St. Nicholas to fill with gifts?
According to the candy manufacturer, Spangler, how many candy canes do they produce in a single day?
2.7 million
In what city does the Polar Express pick up the Hero Boy?
Grand Rapids, Michigan
What name was St. Nicholas known by in Holland after the Protestant Reformation?
Sinterklaas
What sweet treat do New Hampshire residents often make in winter by pouring hot maple syrup onto snow?
Maple taffy (sugar on snow)