Holiday Trivia
This is the Christian ornamental display of the birth of Jesus.
What is nativity.
How many days long is Winter break?
17 days
The name of the candle-holder during Hanukkah.
What is a hanukkiah?
In "Home Alone" criminals Marv Murchins and Harry Lyme gave themselves this nickname after leaving a calling card of leaving the water running in every house they burglarized.
Hanukkah is celebrated for this many nights.
What is eight.
Finish the lyrics: Deck the _______ with boughs of holly...
Hall (singular, NOT plural)
Boxing Day is celebrated on this day.
What is December 26th.
This animated television special was the first TV special based on the comic strip "Peanuts" and features a young boy and his sad, sad Christmas tree
What is a Charlie Brown Christmas
Kwanza originated in this state.
When is Yule celebrated?
December 21st-January 1st
Name one special food consumed during Hanukkah.
What are latke, sufganiyot, cassola.
This actor provided the conductor's voice for the 2004 animated film The Polar Express.
Who is Tom Hanks.
This state first recognized Christmas as a holiday.
What is Alabama.
How many gifts would you get if you received everything from every day of Christmas in the "12 days of Christmas" song?
364
What is advent.
Jingle All the Way was filmed in this famous mall.
What is the mall of America.
Candy canes originated in this country.
The Santa Clause we know today in the US with the red suit was originally conceptualized by which corporation as an advertisement?
Coca-Cola
This Hispanic food is consumed on Christmas.
What is Tamales.
"Miracle on 34th Street" centers on this department store.
What is Macy's.
The name for Santa Claus in Great Britain.
What is Father Christmas.
When is Zarathosht Diso celebrated?
December 26th
In India, this festival is about bright colors, eating, and drinking. It also is a time to let go of regrets and grudges.
What is Holi.
Martha May Whovier is from this Christmas movie.
What is "How The Grinch Stole Christmas"
The number of days Kwanza is celebrated.
What is seven days.
What is a sufganiyot?
A jelly doughnut
This fast food chain became popular in Japan and has been a Christmas tradition since the 1970s.
What is Kentucky Fried Chicken.
This character loves syrup so much he puts it on his spaghetti.
Who is Elf.
This traditional Christmas Decoration is actually a parasitic plant.
What is misteltoe.
What was the first song played in outer space?
Jingle Bells
A gift exchange with a group of people where the givers are anonymous.
What is a White Elephant Exchange or Secret Santa.
In Polar Express, only these people can hear the bells ring.
Who are the true believers.
The modern day country in which St. Nick was born.
What is Turkey.
How old was Brenda Lee when she recorded Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree?
13
The tradition of the use of a Christmas tree began in this coutry.
What is Germany.
The number of Home Alone movies.
What is six.
During Kwanza, this color symbolizes the struggle against all forms of slavery.
What is red.
What insect is seen as a symbol of good luck on CHristmas in Ukraine?
Spiders
The Flor de Nochabuena, brought to the US in 1828 by the first US minister to Mexico.
What is the Poinsetta.
In this sequel, Santa has only one month to find a wife before Christmas Eve.
What is "The Santa Clause 2"