Winter Holidays
This Jewish holiday lasts eight nights and involves lighting a menorah.
What is Hanukkah?
In this country, people celebrate Christmas by eating KFC.
What is Japan?
On Christmas Day in 1776, George Washington crossed this river to launch a surprise attack during the Revolutionary War.
What is the Delaware River?
People in this country eat 12 grapes at midnight for good luck.
What is Spain?
This creamy drink, often spiced with nutmeg, is a holiday staple in the U.S.
What is eggnog?
This African-American holiday celebrates heritage and unity from December 26 to Jan 1.
What is Kwanzaa?
On this continent, the children in many countries leave shoes out for gifts on St. Nicholas Day.
What is Europe?
This famous event during WWI occurred when British and German troops stopped fighting for one day in honor of Christmas
The Christmas Truce
Many Americans watch this event at midnight on New Year's Eve.
What is the New York Times Square Ball Drop?
These steamed corn dough parcels, often filled with meat or cheese, are a Texas holiday tradition during Christmas.
What are tamales?
This Christian holiday on January 6 celebrates the visit of the Magi (Three Wise Men)
What is Ephiphany?
In this country, many people celebrate Christmas by surfing at the beach instead of snow activities.
What is Australia?
This annual parade in New York marks the start of the Christmas season.
What is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Eating this food on New Year's Day is considered good luck in the Southern U.S.?
What are black eyed peas/pork/greens?
A classic Southern candy made with pecans and caramelized sugar, common during the holidays,
What are pralines?
This Hindu festival of lights often falls in October or November.
What is Diwali?
In this country, people celebrate Christmas by attending midnight mass and eating a feast called "Nochebuena."
What is Mexico?
This album by The Temptations is packed with holiday hits.
What is Give Love At Christmas?
This college football tradition features a famous parade and game on New Year's Day.
What is the Rose Bowl?
This dessert is often joked about due to many not caring for the taste, but it remains a traditional holiday gift.
What is fruitcake?
What is the Winter Solstice Ceremony?
The tradition of decorating Christmas trees was started in this country.
What is Germany?
This U.S. president spent Christmas at Camp David in 1979 during tense negotiations in the Iran Hostage Crisis.
Who is Jimmy Carter?
This popular song from Scotland is traditionally sung at midnight to ring in the New Year.
What is Auld Lang Syne?
This Christmas candy can be used as both a decoration and a treat.
What are candy canes?