Christmas music
What popular band from the 1980's released a hit song, "Last Christmas"?
Who are Wham!
This tradition called the "Festival of lights" runs 8 days from December 7th through 15th.
What is Hanukkah (Chanukah).
This well known holiday drink that originated in Anglia, England started out as a breakfast drink.
What is Eggnog.
What is Krampus.
This pop singer has labeled herself the "Queen of Christmas". She even tried to trademark it for her products!
Who is Mariah Carey!
What is November!
What are Chestnuts.
In South Wales there is a creature called the Mari Lwyd, it ventures door to door. The most jarring part is that is has This animal skeleton for it's head!
What is a horse.
In Mr. Grinch's classic theme song, his brain is full of what creepy thing?
What are Black Spiders
This holiday is an annual celebration of African American culture, there is a communal feast typically on the 6th day called the Karamu!
What is Kwanzaa. (Ranges from Dec 26th to Jan 1st)
The first mince pies contain an odd ingredient other than fruit that we might be surprised by today.
What is meat!
Through the Victorian era, Christmas wasn’t terribly different from Halloween, the veil between the natural and spirit worlds was at its thinnest.
What book by C. Dickens celebrates telling ghost stories for Christmas?
In 1818, "Silent Night" was written and composed in what language?
What is German.
A Pagan and Wiccan holiday that celebrates the winter solstice, where themes of light, fire, and feasting are common threads.
Hint: A _____ tide.
What is Yule.
What are the 1600s, 1640 to be exact.
In Norway, it was believed that witches and evil spirits would descend on homes on Christmas Eve. If _____ were left out, these beings would swipe them to make their travels more efficient, so many Norwegians hid them.
What are brooms!
Tchaikovsky is the composer for this well known ballet. Hint.. rat king.
This religion celebrates Bodhi Day, it is generally is observed quietly, and may include meditation or chanting, bodhi tree decorations or simple tea and cookies.
What is Buddhism.
Traditionally, apples are given on Christmas eve in this large Asia country.
What is China.
Which Nordic country has a Legend of a Yule Cat that will attack anyone who doesn't receive clothing for the holidays.
What is Iceland.