🌞 Winter Solstice
What is the Winter Solstice?
The shortest day and longest night of the year.
Which holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ?
Christmas.
What Roman festival involved gift-giving and feasting?
Saturnalia
Which U.S. president was born on February 22?
George Washington.
What sweet treat is traditionally left for Santa Claus?
Cookies.
Which hemisphere experiences the Winter Solstice in December?
The Northern Hemisphere.
What Jewish holiday is known as the Festival of Lights?
Hanukkah.
Which Norse festival celebrated during winter later influenced Christmas traditions?
Yule.
Which civil rights leader was born on January 15?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What Jewish food fried in oil is eaten during Hanukkah?
Latkes.
What ancient monument was built to align with the Winter Solstice sunrise?
Stonehenge.
What winter holiday is celebrated in China and East Asia?
Lunar New Year.
What ancient civilization honored the sun god during winter festivals?
The Romans.
Which former U.S. president was born on December 29?
Andrew Johnson.
What African dish is often served during Kwanzaa celebrations?
Jollof rice or vegetables.
Why was the Winter Solstice important to early farming societies?
It marked the return of longer days and hope for future crops.
Which African American holiday celebrates culture, unity, and heritage?
Kwanzaa.
Why were winter festivals important in ancient times?
They brought hope during harsh winters and celebrated survival.
Which world leader born in December led South Africa out of apartheid?
Nelson Mandela.
Why were spices important in medieval holiday cooking?
They showed wealth and preserved food.
Which ancient Roman holiday celebrated the Winter Solstice?
Saturnalia.
What religion celebrates Bodhi Day, honoring Buddha’s enlightenment?
Buddhism.
Which ancient festival allowed enslaved people temporary freedom?
Saturnalia.
Which famous military leader born in August is often confused as a winter birth?
Napoleon Bonaparte (trick question).
What ancient drink made with spices and wine was popular in winter festivals?
Mulled wine.