History of Winter Holidays
Christmas is declared a national holiday in-
1870
How many days of Kwanzaa are there?
Seven, one for each principle.
How many deer pull the Santa sleigh?
Nine (including Rudolph)
What is the highest grossing Christmas movie?
The Grinch.
Kwanzaa was created in this year-
1966
Do more Americans get real or artificial trees?
Artificial. Between 75% and 80% of Americans who have a Christmas tree now.
What are you supposed to do under mistletoe?
Kiss.
First brand to use Santa in its advertising ?
The Coca Cola company.
The word "Hanukkah" means-
Dedication.
Who was the first U.S. president to recognize Hanukkah in the White House?
Jimmy Carter, 1979
Traditions of this holiday include: Families often light a candle on the Kinara, a special candle holder, for each principle and discuss its meaning. Other traditions include exchanging handmade gifts, wearing traditional African clothing, and participating in festive feasts.
Kwanzaa.
True or false: The song "Jingle Bells" was written specifically for Christmas.
False. It was written for Thanksgiving- The song was actually first performed at a Thanksgiving church service and was never intended to be a Christmas staple.
Yule. Wiccans may decorate their homes with evergreen branches, candles, and symbols of the sun. Lighting a Yule log and engaging in rituals that honor the cycles of nature are common practices. It's a time for reflection, renewal, and embracing the returning light.
When did people start decorating Christmas trees?
Christmas trees appear to be rooted in present-day Germany during the Middle Ages. In 1419, a guild in Freiburg put up a tree decorated with apples, flour-paste wafers, tinsel and gingerbread
During which holiday would people celebrate with a game of spin the dreidel?
Hanukkah.
In what state will you find a town named Christmas?
Michigan.
The Japanese traditional celebration on the last day of the year.
Ōmisoka or ōtsugomori
How many winter holidays are celebrated in December (around the world)?
11
Hanging stockings by a fireplace is a common tradition for what holiday ?
Christmas.
In which ocean are the Christmas Islands located?
Christmas Island is located in the Indian Ocean, 1500 km west of the Australian mainland.
People celebrate St. Lucia day on this day-
St. Lucia’s Day is a festival of lights celebrated in Sweden, Norway, and the Swedish-speaking areas of Finland on December 13 in honour of St. Lucia (St. Lucy).
How big was the world's largest recorded snowflake?
15" in diameter- recorded in Montana in 1887.
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany.
Finding a spider web on the Christmas tree is considered good luck in what country?
Germany, Poland, and Ukraine.
This is the winter solstice ceremony of the Zuni and Hopi people held December 21, the shortest day of the year.
What is Soyal.
Why is Rudolph's nose red?
Parasitic infection
Why do Norwegians hide brooms on Christmas eve?
Norwegians believe that Christmas Eve coincides with the arrival of evil spirits and witches. Logically, therefore, households will hide all their brooms before they go to sleep.
Which holiday cookie cutter shape is the most popular?
The gingerbread man!