World Holidays
Children leave their shoes out in hopes of finding small gifts inside on the morning of December 6th
What is St. Nicholas Day?
Many animals survive winter by going into a reduced state of metabolic activity, or sleep, called this
What is hibernation?
"You stink! You smell like beef and cheese! You don't smell like Santa!"
What is Elf?
Athletes in this sport lay it down at speeds of more than 80 mph, usually by themselves
What is the luge?
Stemming from ancient Druids and Norse mythology, this is hung in households and brings good luck, love, and friendship
What is mistletoe?
This holiday celebrates the victory of the Maccabees over King Antiochus
What is Hanukkah?
Penguins live in this hemisphere
What is the Southern Hemisphere?
"Put on your yarmulke
Here comes Hanukkah
So much funukkah
To Celebrate Hanukkah"
What is the Hanukkah Song by Adam Sandler?
A hazard for winter sportsmen marked by invisible horizon & absence of shadow
What is a whiteout?
Children of Jewish faith are traditionally given this to celebrate Hanukkah
What is gelt?
This Hindu festival symbolizes the victory of light over darkness
What is Diwali?
December 21st, or the winter solstice, is the _______ day of the year
What is the shortest?
"On the 11th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me ______"
What are 11 pipers piping?
The Miracle on ice, when the U.S. hockey team upset of the Soviets in the Winter Olympics, were held in this town
Where is Lake Placid?
Traditional southern foods served at this holiday are black-eyed-peas (thought to bring luck and prosperity), greens (thought to bring wealth), and pork (because pigs root forward)
What is New Year's Day?
An African American and Pan-African Holiday celebrated by millions throughout the world that honors African heritage
What is Kwanzaa?
Oil of this plant whose leaves keep their color all year flavors some candies & chewing gum
What is wintergreen?
"And while we are playing
The candles are burning low
One for each night, they shed a sweet light
To remind us of days long ago"
What is "Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah?"
The captain of a curling team
Who is the Skip?
Lords of the manor and aristocrats distributed small gifts to their servants and employees on this day
What is Boxing Day?
The annual 15-day festival begins with the new moon that occurs between January 21 and February 20
What is Chinese New Year?
This characteristic causes winter, as well as the other seasons to occur
What is the earth's tilt on its axis?
"The snap of a few sparks, a quick whiff of ozone, and the lamp blazed forth in unparalleled glory"
What is A Christmas Story?
Winter sports lovers benefit from the 2-billion-kroner upgrade of this 1994 Olympic city
Where is Lillehammer?
This specific food is part of Japanese Christmas Eve dinners
What is a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken?
How it started: KFC launched a Christmas marketing campaign in Japan in 1974. The campaign worked so well that sales on December 24th outpace those of the rest of the year. Some people even order their bucket of fried chicken weeks ahead to beat Christmas crowds.