Holiday Fun Facts
This four-sided spinning top, was invented as a distraction after Greek-Syrians outlawed Jewish Studies
What is the dreidel
In England, this holiday is celebrated the day after Christmas
What is Boxing Day?
Kids leave this meal out for Santa on Christmas Eve
What is Milk and Cookies?
A word that means a disease can be transmitted from one person to another? A. Sickness B. Infectious C. Immunity D. Genetic disposition
What is infectious.
PEPFAR stands for
What is U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
It takes this many years for a pine tree to grow to an acceptable Christmas tree height.
What is 15?
In China, the Dongzhi Festival, which celebrates a turning point to warmer and lighter days, is also referred to as
What is The winter solstice
Famous Type of Cake Made for Christmas
What is a Fruitcake?
Which is the first illness that was attributed to an animal carrier? A. Rabies B. Smallpox C. HIV D. Malaria
What is malaria. Malaria is the first human illness attributed to an animal carrier (mosquitoes) in 1717.
PEPFAR's initial investment in 2003 supported ___ countries
What is 15 countries?
This country celebrates Christmas with a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken
What is Japan?
This holiday is observed from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 and celebrates African culture and community.
What is Kwanzaa?
Stand Below this plant and you might just get a kiss
What is a Mistletoe?
What is a synonym for an environmental contaminant? A. Genes B. Toxin C. Infection D. Posion
What is toxin.
By the end of this administration, PEPFAR supported 33 countries
What is Obama?
Though this holiday is not officially observed in the U.S., U.S. Presidents often recognize this holiday
What is Kwanzaa?
_________ is an eight-night celebration that commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem during the Maccabean Revolt.
What is Hanukkah?
How Many Ghost Visit in a Christmas Carol?
What is Four?
Who is widely considered the "Father of Modern Epidemiology"?
What is John Snow. John Snow is widely regarded as the "Father of Modern Epidemiology" following his efforts to contain the cholera outbreak in London 's Soho district in 1854. Snow identified the cause of the outbreak as a public water pump on Broad Street and had the handle removed, thus ending the outbreak.
This country's early HIV response was used as a model by Anthony Fauci and Mark Dybul for PEFAR's foundation
What is Uganda?
This worlds largest Diwali celebration takes place in this country
What is England?
In which country is it tradition to hide all brooms in the house on Christmas Eve?
What is Norway?
How Many Days are in a advent calendar?
What is 24 Days?
Which disease has been completely eradicated? A. smallpox B. hepatitis C. heliobacter pylori D. leukemia
What is smallpox. As recently as 1958, small pox killed 2 million people each year worldwide. Due to aggressive efforts by the World Health Organization, small pox was completely eradicated in the 1970's.
In 2003, this act was signed into law enabling PEPFAR's implementation
What is United States Leadership Against Global HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003?