Winter/Holiday Songs
Mariah Carey's song “All I Want For Christmas Is You” has generated over or under $60 million USD?
over $60 million
December, January, February
What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
Home Alone
True or false: Hanukkah is the most popular Jewish holiday.
False. Passover is the most widely celebrated Jewish holiday
Which west coast state grows the most Christmas trees?
Oregon
What did the other reindeer not let Rudolph do because of his shiny red nose?
Join in any reindeer games
On which other planet in the Solar System have scientists observed snow falling?
Mars
Name the movie: “I passed through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, through the sea of swirly-twirly gumdrops, and then I walked through the Lincoln Tunnel.”
Elf
You can find people celebrating Las Posadas between December 16 and December 24 in what country that borders with the US?
Mexico. It originated in Spain, but it’s been a yearly celebration throughout Mexico for over 400 years. The religious holiday honors Mary and Joseph’s journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of a warm place to stay the night.
How do you say "Merry Christmas" in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad
What did Frosty The Snowman do when a magic hat was placed on his head?
He began to dance around
What are the two other most popular names for Santa Claus?
Kris Kringle and Saint Nick
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
What popular holiday is celebrated in late January/February and is represented by a different animal each year?
Chinese New Year also known as Spring Festival
What is the most popular winter sport in the US?
Skiing
Jingle Bells
How many sides does a snowflake typically have?
6
In How The Grinch Stole Christmas, what does The Grinch dress his pet dog, Max, as?
A reindeer
What is the name of potato pancake that is traditionally prepared to celebrate Hanukkah?
Latke
What Asian country has a tradition of eating KFC on Christmas day?
Japan
Nicknamed "Kentucky Fried Christmas," what began as a cheeky gimmick in the mid-1980s has evolved into a more widespread justification for locals to bring home a festive feast of KFC to share with family the week of Christmas. A “party barrel” bucket filled with fried chicken, coleslaw and cake makes for an annual holiday treat that many Japanese families enjoy, year after year.
In the twelves days of Christmas, how many ladies were dancing?
Nine
People with chionophobia have an extreme fear of what?
winter weather
What present does Ralphie want more than anything for Christmas in ‘A Christmas Story’?
Red Rider BB gun
What holiday was established in California in 1966 by scholar/activist Dr. Maulana Karenga?
Kwanzaa is a 7-day festival celebrating the African American people, their culture, history, and community. Kwanzaa, which means "first fruits of the harvest" is celebrated all over the world--especially in the U.S., Africa, and the Caribbean. Kwanzaa is neither political nor religious in nature and is not a substitute for Christmas. Kwanzaa begins on December 26th and continues until New Years Day, January 1st.
Both gingerbread houses and candy canes were introduced to the U.S. by immigrants from what European country?
Germany