Winter Holidays
What is the name of the 8-day Jewish winter holiday?
Hanukkah
What is the name of the icy sport where people slide on a sled down a hill?
Tobogganing or sledding
In Home Alone, where is Kevin's family going when they leave him behind?
Paris
What drink is made from eggs, milk, sugar, and spices?
Eggnog
In Mexico, what are the 9 days before Christmas called?
Las Posadas
What do you call the act of sliding on skates over frozen water?
Ice skating
What is the name of the green character who tries to steal Christmas?
The Grinch
What red and white candy is shaped like a shepherd’s staff?
Candy cane
What holiday celebrates the African-American community’s culture and heritage?
Kwanzaa
What is the name of the festival in Quebec, Canada, where people celebrate winter?
Winter Carnival
In The Polar Express, what does the boy receive as a gift?
A bell from Santa’s sleigh
What type of cookie is traditionally made to look like a person?
Gingerbread man
Which holiday occurs on December 26th and is popular in the United Kingdom?
Boxing Day
What is it called when you ride down a snowy hill on a board?
Snowboarding
In Elf, what are the four main food groups for elves?
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
In Spain, what is traditionally eaten at midnight on New Year’s Eve?
Grapes
What is the name of the famous snowman brought to life with a magic hat?