Know the New Year?
How the Caribbeans Do
Finish it!
SCRAMBLED
A Ho Ho History
100

January 1st is commonly marks New Years Day for most cultures, mostly due to this (former) Roman General 

Who is Julius Caesar ?

100

Enjoyed in part of western African and the Caribbean, this flowery drink is a staple around the Christmas season.  

What is sorrel/zobo ?

100

"...and the Government shall be upon His shoulder; and His name shall be called _______________"

ISAISH 9:6 

"...Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace" 

100

ldAu Lgna ySen 

What is Auld Lang Syne?

100

Beginning in the North Pole, Santa flies in this cardinal direction during his Christmas journey.

What is west?

200

New Year's Eve has this rank, in Canada's Top Ten Favourite Holidays.

What is 8th?


200

It is considered 'bad luck' in many islands to do this common household chore on New Year's Day. 

What is Laundry?

200

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen....

RUDOLD THE RED NOSE REINDEER

"...Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen"

200

eziFl aNvidda 

What is Feliz Navidad? 

200

While we know him as "Santa Claus", the Germans would be more inclined to call him using this alliteration

Who is Kris Kringle

300

In accordance with the Chinese calendar, 2026 will be the year of this animal.

What is the Year of the Horse? 

300

Barbados is considered the "birthplace" of this drink, common in many traditional holiday baked goods.  

What is rum? 

300

"Glory to God in the highest, And..."

LUKE 2:14

"...on earth peace, goodwill toward men"

300

hBa gbumHu

What's "Bah Humbug" ?

300

'Jingle Bells' was originally a song for this other Family-centered holiday. 

What is Thanksgiving ?


400

This generation is most likely to make New Years Resolutions.

Who are Millennials?

400

This island is known for Junkanoo, a New Year's Eve Parade .

What is Bahamas ?

400

"And surely you'll buy your pint cup!
and surely I'll buy mine! ...."

AULD LANG SYNE

"...And we'll take a cup o' kindness yet,
for auld lang syne."

400

sRoh ahnaahH

What is "Rosh Hashanah"?

400

No, not everyone celebrates Christmas on the same day! Many Orthodox Christians Celebrate it on this day in January.

What's January 7th?

500

January wasn't always the New Years Month. Prior to that, Romans actually celebrated in this month

What is March?

500

Sugar Mas, is a 21 day festival held by this Caribbean Country 

What is St. Kitts & Nevis 

(Would Also Accept St. Kitts)

500

"I don't want a lot for Christmas, this is all I'm asking for..."

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU 

"...I just wanna see my baby, standing right outside my door"

500

kelieM ikiL Maak 

What's melike liki maka

(Hawaiian) 

500

These islands are the first destination for Mr. Claus on his ~25 hour journey. 

What are the South Pacific Islands? 

(Would Accept: Samoa or Kiribati)