Global Festivities
This Hindu festival, celebrated in late fall, celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, and is known as the Festival of Lights.
What is Diwali?
This famous Canadian Christmas parade is one of the longest-running in the world, dating back to 1905.
What is the Toronto Santa Clause Parade?
This type of snow, formed under specific conditions, is light and fluffy and perfect for skiing.
What is powder snow?
This sugary treat, poured over snow, is a winter tradition in Canada, especially in Quebec.
What is maple taffy?
Macaulay Culkin stars in this movie.
What is Home Alone?
This Jewish holiday, which lasts for eight days, also includes the lighting of a menorah and celebrates the miracle of light.
What is Hanukkah?
In this sport, participants race down a frozen track on small sleds at speeds of over 80 mph.
What is luge?
Snow can take on this colour when it mixes with algae that thrive in freezing conditions, often called watermelon snow.
What is red or pink?
This dish, often served at Thanksgiving in the U.S., is made from mashed sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows.
What is sweet potato casserole?
The Grinch’s organ that was under-developed.
What is heart?
This holiday, celebrated in China, marks the start of the lunar new year with feasts, parades, and fireworks.
What is the Chinese New Year?
Known as snurfing in its early days, this sport became an Olympic event in Nagano, Japan in 1998.
What is snowboarding?
This U.S. national park, located in Wyoming, is known for its winter wildlife and spectacular snow-covered landscapes.
What is Yellowstone National Park?
This traditional Italian Christmas bread, often filled with dried fruit, is shaped like a wreath and dusted with powdered sugar.
What is Panettone?
Chevy Chase stars in this Christmas Movie.
What is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
This African-American cultural holiday, celebrated from December 26 – January 1 focuses on seven principles, including unity and self-determination.
What is Kwanzaa?
This Canadian city hosts the annual Winter Carnival, complete with snow sculptures and ice palaces.
What is Quebec City?
This U.S. city holds the record for the most snow to fall in a single season, with over 350 inches in the winter of 1978-79.
What is Syracuse, NY?
This drink, made with ginger and sugar, is often served at Caribbean holiday gatherings and is believed to have medicinal properties.
What is Ginger Beer?
What does Buddy say when he answers the phone in his dad’s office?
What is Buddy the elf, what’s your favourite colour?
The Muslim holiday of this festival occurs during the month of Ramadan and is celebrated with the "Festival of Lights" at the end of the month.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
At 8.4 miles long, the world’s largest natural skating rink is found on this waterway.
What is the Rideau Canal?
This Japanese city, famous for its annual snow festival, receives some of the heaviest snowfall among large cities.
What is Sapporo?
In Japan, eating this fast-food chain’s food item has become a popular Christmas tradition.
What is KFC?
This 2018 Disney animated film, set in Mexico, focuses on a young boy's journey to the Land of the Dead during the Day of the Dead festival.
What is Coco?