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Holiday Trivia
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1
Why do Jewish people light candles on Hanukkah?
To celebrate a miracle when a little oil burned for 8 nights
To symbolize the strong faith of the Maccabees
To symbolize a war that took place in ancient Israel
To symbolize the defeat of King Antiochus
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What do the seven candles lit during Kwanzaa represent?
Seven founders who created the holiday
Seven principles the holiday celebrates
Seven different countries in Africa
Seven African cultures
3
Why does Hanukkah begin on different days each year?
Because the winter solstice falls on different days
Because no one knows excactly when King Antiochus reigned
Because it always falls a week after Thanksgiving
Because it's based on the Jewish calendar
4
Who is "nipping at your nose"?
Frosty
Jack Frost
Stan Lee
Jack Squat
5
What's the next line of this song? "He knows if you've been bad or good..."
So I would be good in case
So be good for goodness sake
Or the bad ones will get coal
And we all can eat some cake!
6
What is the name of the "arch-elf" in Tim Allen's "The Santa Clause" movie?
Xavier
Bernard
Hector
Ralphie
7
How is Kwanzaa different from Christmas and Hanukkah?
Kwanzaa only lasts one day
Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday
Kwanzaa occurs during February
There are no celebrations on Kwanzaa
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What did the other reindeer not allow Rudolph to do?
pull Santa's sleigh
Tell jokes
Eat with them
Join the reindeer games
9
Where did Joseph and Mary take Jesus to live as a small child?
Nazareth
Azteca
Egypt
Bethlehem
10
Kwanzaa is a "Pan-African" holiday. What do you think is the meaning of this?
Kwanzaa celebrates African cooking
Kwanzaa can only be celebrated in Africa
Kwanzaa was created in Africa
Kwanzaa combines traditions from many African cultures
11
In what way are Hanukkah and Kwanzaa alike?
Both holidays were created in the 20th century
Both holidays lack a religious component
Both holidays involve the lighting of candles
Both holidays celebrate miracles
12
What is a Tannenbaum?
An Oak Tree
A Fir Tree
A Spruce Tree
A Pine Tree
13
What is a creche?
Manger
Star of Bethlehem
Angel
Stable
14
What famous snowman do you sing about at Christmas?
Freezy
Frosty
Freddy
Foamy
15
Who is the villain in Dr. Seuss' famous Christmas book?
Rudolf
Elf-On-A-Shelf
Grinch
Fenster
16
Who first saw the 'Star of Bethlehem'?
The Wisemen
King Herod
The Shepherds
John The Baptist
17
What is Scrooge's favorite saying in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol"?
Oi!
Bah Humbug!
Spiced Peaches and Cream!
Heaven's To Betsy
18
What does Alvin want for Christmas in the song "Christmas Don't Be Late"?
More and More Toys
Hula Hoop
Toy Plane
Remote Control Jeep
19
Which of the following is an example of a tradition celebrated during Christmas?
Jack-O'-Lantern
Dredel
Kinara
Mistletoe
20
Which winter holiday is always celebrated on December 25?
Kwanzaa
Hanukkah
Yule
Christmas
21
Where is America's National Christmas Tree?
Rockefeller Center
Washington D.C.
King's Canyon National Park
New York City
22
What tradition is shared by both Christmas and Yule?
Attending Christian church services
Giving coal to naughty children
Decorating and lighting trees
Commemorating the birth of Jesus
23
"All I want for Christmas is my..."
2 Front Teeth
iPhone
2 Best Friends
2 French Hens
24
Name the red flower commonly used as a Christmas decoration.
Columbine
Rose
Thistle
Poinsettia
25
What does it mean when you hear bells at Christmas time?
It's going to snow
Santa is watching you
An angel gets wings
The elf on the shelf is moving
26
What happened when King Antiochus took over a Jewish Temple?
Jewish rebels fought to take back the temple
The Maccabees outlawed the Jewish religion
The King lit candles for 8 days to celebrate
The Jewish people agreed to worship Antiochus's gods
27
It is traditional to kiss under the sprig of what plant?
Fir
Linden
Jasper
Mistletoe
28
Who was chosen to lead Santa's sleigh?
Comet
Dasher
Buddy
Rudolph
29
What song contains the phrase "Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la"?
Here Comes
Adeste Fideles
Deck the Halls
Carol of the Bells
30
In the song "12 Days of Christmas" what did the true love send on the 8th day?
8 Maids-A-Quilting
8 Maids-A-Milking
8 Men-At-Arms
8 Maids-A-Stilting
