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100

Complete the Lyrics... "In the meadow, we can build a snowman. And pretend that he is Parson Brown. He'll say 'Are you married?' we'll say 'no man, but you can ....."

Do the job when you're in town

100

in the animated film, "The Grinch", what is the name of the Grinch's loyal dog?

Max

100

Which country is credited with the tradition of creating the first Christmas Tree?

Germany

100

What song is traditionally sung at the stroke of midnight on New Years Eve?

Auld Lang Syne

100

What French dessert is also known as a Yule log cake?

Bûche de Noël

200

Do you want to Build a Snowman? is a song from which Disney animated film, and which character sings it

Frozen, Anna

200

Which classic holiday film tells the story of George Bailey?

It's a Wonderful Life

200

What fruit is considered a symbol of good luck for the New Year?

Grapes

200

In the Northern Hemisphere, what date does the winter solstice usually occur?

December 21st

200

In the Italian-American tradition of the Feast of the Seven Fishes, what is the significance of the number seven?

It represents the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church

300

Finish the Lyrics "Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad.... "

Prospero ano y felicidad

300

In the movie Home Alone, where is Kevin's family going on vacation when they leave him behind?

Paris, France

300
In the United States, which groundhog is famous for predicting the arrival of spring?

Punxsutawney Phil

300

In Christianity, what does the star on the top of a Christmas tree symbolize?

The Star of Bethlehem

300

In many Latin cultures this sweet bread also known as "Kings Cake" is traditionally eaten on the 12th night to symbolize the day the 3 Kings arrived in Bethlehem. It typically has a tiny plastic baby baked into it!

Rosca De Reyes, the plastic baby represents the baby Jesus and whoever has the baby in their slice of the bread is responsible for making the tamales on February 2nd.

400

"All I want for Christmas is you." This Modern Christmas Classic is performed by which artist and released in what year?

Maria Carey, 1994 

400

Who voices the main character in the movie Eight Crazy Nights?

Adam Sandler

400

In Scandanavian cultures, what figure is believed to deliver gifts to children on Christmas Eve?

Tomte (or Nisse or Jultomten)

400

Which Winter festival is celebrated with colorful lights, candles, and the exchange of gifts in Hinduism, Sikhism, and Jainism?

Diwali

400

What holiday is typically associated with Sufganiyot? A deep-fried, jelly filled donut.

Hanukkah, fun fact, many foods eaten at this holiday are fried in oil as a symbol for the miracle oil that burned for 8 nights straight (Latkes, apple fritters, and sufganiyot among them)


500

Who sang the original version of Last Christmas, and in which year was it released?

100 Bonus points if you can name all the band members

Wham, and in 1984

George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley 

500

In the movie "The Holiday", which characters swap homes for the Christmas Holiday, and which actresses portray them?

100 Bonus points if you can name the love interest's names as well.

Iris and Amanda, Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz

Graham and Miles (Jude Law and Jack Black)

500

What is the name of the traditional Japanese winter solstice celebration that involves taking a hot bath with yuzo fruit?

100 bonus points if you can name the color of Yuzo Fruit

Yuzu-Buro

yellow

500

What does the word "Hanukkah" mean in Hebrew?

100 bonus points if you know when the first night of Hanukkah is in 2023

Dedication

The evening of December 7th

500

In United States Kwanzaa celebrations, a week long celebration takes place on December 26th through January 1st, ending with a feast. What is this feast called?

100 Bonus points - There #_ principles that represent Kwanzaa

Karamu


Seven Principles - 

  • Unity (Umoja)
  • Self-determination (Kujichagulia)
  • Collective work and responsibility (Ujima)
  • Cooperative economics (Ujamaa)
  • Purpose (Nia)
  • Creativity (Kuumba)
  • Faith (Imani)