Food
This Indian dessert made with carrots, ghee, sugar, and milk is enjoyed in colder months.
What is gajar ka halwa?
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
What words follow “Silent Night” in the song?
Holy Night
This Jewish holiday involves lighting candles on a menorah for eight nights.
Hannukah
This Indian dish is now one of Canada’s most popular comfort foods—often found beside poutine on fusion menus.
What is butter chicken?
What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
Home Alone
Which Bollywood song is considered the unofficial “national Holi anthem” and is sung at Holi celebrations worldwide?
“Rang Barse” — from Silsila
These colorful lights are visible in northern Canadian skies.
Northern Lights/Aurora Borealis
India is known for chai; Canada is known for this sweet tree product.
What is maple syrup?
This Indian actor starred in the iconic Christmas-release blockbuster Dangal, one of India’s highest-grossing films.
Who is Aamir Khan?
This singer’s holiday hit “Underneath the Tree” and “Santa Tell Me” are heard in malls everywhere in December. Who is it?
Ariana Grande
This South Asian harvest festival, celebrated in January, includes kite flying in Gujarat and bonfires in Punjab.
Makar Sankranti / Lohri
Goan Christmas dessert is made from cashew nuts and sugar, shaped into little sculptures, and is a Portuguese-influenced delicacy
What is Kaju Katli?
This Bollywood film features a song centered around a “holiday party” and winter vibes (“Badtameez Dil”–style celebrations).
What is Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani?
Which pop artist’s holiday hit was written in only 15 minutes and became one of the most-played modern Christmas songs?
All I Want for Christmas Is You” — Mariah Carey
What Spanish New Year’s tradition involves eating 12 of what food at midnight—one for each stroke of the clock?
Eating Grapes
Many Canadians enjoy this classic treat: fried batter on a stick, often eaten at winter festivals.
What is a BeaverTail?
What Christmas movie features a villainous character who uses a vacuum to steal Christmas decorations off houses?
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
What phrase do some Indians use for "Merry Christmas"?
"Shubh Krisamas" or "Bubh Krisamas"
During Eid al-Fitr, what is the mandatory charity Muslims must give before the Eid prayer so that all people can celebrate?
Zakat al-Fitr (or Sadaqat al-Fitr)