Christmas
This plant sees a lot of smooches under it at Christmas gatherings
This spinning top, marked with Hebrew letters, is used in a traditional game played during Hanukkah celebrations
What is a dreidel?
At the end of Las Posadas, children often break open this colorful, candy-filled item, traditionally shaped like a star. Also often seen at birthday parties
What is a pinata?
This object can be waved and is red, black, and green to represent the principles of Kwanzaa
What is a flag?
Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh!
What is Jingle Bells?
Name three people present at the manger on the first Christmas night
Who are Baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, the Three Magi, shepherds?
This nine-branched candle is lit each night during Hanukkah to commemorate the miracle of the Temple oil
What is a menorah?
The Spanish carol Los Peces en el Río translates to the The Fish in the (blank)
What is river?
This Kwanzaa principle, known as umoja, means the state of being joined as a whole. Another use of this word is in the phrase, "In (blank) is strength"
What is unity?
Troll the ancient Yuletide carol, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
What is Deck the Halls?
These are made of glass, invented in Germany, and hung on trees
What are ornaments?
This potato pancake symbolizes the miracle of the oil lasting eight nights
What is a latke?
Ponche navideño is this type of foodstuff, made from fruits, sugar, and spices
What is a drink?
Matunda ya kwanza, meaning first fruits, is in this language
What is Swahili?
Glory to the newborn King!
What is Hark! The Herald Angels Sing?
This carol includes the line, "All is calm, all is bright"
What is Silent Night?
Sufganiyot is filled with this sweet foodstuff
What is jelly?
Las Posadas celebrates this holy couple looking for space in the inn
Who are Mary and Joseph?
Karamu is this type of event, similar to Thanksgiving
What is a feast?
Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices
What is O Holy Night?
This traditional English dessert, often soaked in brandy and set aflame, is a highlight of many Christmas feasts
What is Christmas pudding?
Name the dynasty of Hasidic Judaism that is credited with bringing Hannukah to the public spotlight
What is Chabad?
In many Mexican homes, this small nativity scene, featuring baby Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, is the centerpiece of holiday décor
What is a nacimiento?
This centerpiece holds seven candles, each symbolizing the Nguzo Saba, or seven principles of African heritage
What is a kinara?
How lovely are thy branches
What is O Christmas Tree?