Christmas
Name all nine of Santa's reindeer
How many nights does Hanukkah last?
8
What does Kwanzaa celebrate?
African American heritage, values and unity.
What popular holiday would you compare Omisoka to?
New Years Eve. It is the Japanese new year.
Where did the Christmas market Christkindlmarkt originate?
Germany. Each large city holds its own outdoor market at night in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Visitors can enjoy a variety of traditional food and drink. Local artisans sell intricate Christmas ornaments, decorations, and other art pieces to give as gifts.
What gifts did the Wise Men bring to Jesus?
Gold, frankincense and myrrh
What is another common name for Hanukkah?
The Festival of Lights
When is Kwanzaa celebrated?
December 26-January 1
Many people who celebrate Omisoka gather at 11pm for a meal. What do they eat?
Toshinoshi-soba (noodles). This stems from the belief that eating long noodles will give you a long life and help cross from one year to the next.
What day do the Twelve Days of Christmas start?
Christmas day. The twelfth day of Christmas (celebrated on January 6) is known as Three King’s Day, and it symbolizes the day the wise men arrived to meet baby Jesus.
Buddy the Elf sticks to four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and
Syrup
In the Netherlands, what is the name of the figure who brings gifts during Hanukkah?
Sinterklaas
What is the name of the candleholder?
Traditionally, what two things are cleaned on Omisoka?
Taking a bath - cleanse the body
Cleaning the whole house - sweep out the dust with luck and fortune
The UK
Which real-life person is Santa Claus based on?
The Christian bishop St. Nicholas
What does Hanukkah commemorate?
The rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem.
What are the official colors of Kwanzaa and what does one of them represent?
Red: The blood shed in the struggle for freedom
Black: People of African descent
Green: Fertile land and hope for the future
What two things happen at midnight in Japan?
Temples ring their bells signifying both the new year, as well as signifying the earthly wants that created human suffering.
People also visit shrines at midnight.
In what country does the Christmas Eve feast consist of 7 different seafood dishes?
Italy
In total, how many gifts were given in "The Twelve Days of Christmas?"
364
What is the proper order in the lighting of the Menorah?
Candles are placed from right to left, but lit from left to right.
Name three of the seven principles of Kwanzaa
Unity, self-determination, collective responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith.
How many times does the bell ring at midnight?
108 signifying the earthly wants that created human suffering.
When was the first New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square?
1907