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When was the term “X-mas” invented?
In the mid 1500s by the Greeks
In the mid 1800s by the Egyptians
In the mid 1700s by the English
In the 20th century by Americans
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What does the word “Hanukkah” mean?
Service
Honor
Devotion
Dedication
3
It was the ____ settlers who brought the Santa Claus tradition to America.
Dutch
viking
British
German
4
Las Posadas...
lasts 9 days
lasts 8 days
lasts 7 days
lasts 5 day
5
When did candy canes first appear in the US?
1923
1847
1950
2001
6
What kind of pipe does Frosty the Snowman have?
Wood
Button
Corncob
Black
7
how tall was the tallest snowman?
71 feet
122 feet
569 feet
56 feet
8
America's first batch of eggnog was made where?
Plymouth
Maryland
New York
Jamestown
9
How many reindeer does Santa have?
8
10
9
7
10
There is a tradition for couples to kiss under this plant often used as a Christmas decoration:
Mistletoe
Sunshine plants
Christmas rose
Pine tree
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Kwanzaa is a religious holiday
False
True
12
A snow crystal has how many sides?
6
4
5
8
13
How many days does Kwanzaa celebration last?
1
10
7
4
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What is Hanukkah?
Festival of LIghts
Chuppah
A freedom from Egypt
Festival for the Tanakh
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During the celebration of Las Posadas, these are set up outside.
Shoes
Bowls
Luminarias
Tea lights
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What town did the Grinch steal Christmas from?
Whatville
Whoville
Howville
Whyville
17
What is the ninth candle for on the Jewish Hanukah Menorah?
Lighting all the other candles
The oldest grandparent in the family
For the youngest child in the family
Good Luck
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To honor how long the sacred oil burned in the Temple, Hanukkah lasts how long?
8 days
6 days
7 days
5 days
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Kwanzaa means...
Joyful Celebrations
Peace Be With You
First Fruits of the Harvest
Family Is Forever
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What was caroling originally called?
Caroling
Wassailing
Wassisisai
Singing
21
What is Winter Solstice?
A celebration that winter is finally here!
The first sign of snow
Shortest day of the year.
The quietness of winter.
22
Who is the author of A Christmas Carol?
Mark Twain
Edgar Allan Poe
Charles Dickens
Nathaniel Hawthorne
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What is one of the most popular foods eaten during Hanukkah?
Candy
Latkes (potato pancakes).
Bread
Rice
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Which popular winter drink is called "milk punch"?
Hot chocolate
eggnog
Vanilla bean Frappuccino
Milk tea
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Las Posadas...
is an African American Celebration
is a Hindu Holiday
is a Latin American celebration
is a Jewish Holiday
26
which of the following are winter holidays?
kwanzaa
groundhog day
Hanukkah
both a & b
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Las Posadas...
gives the gift of new clothes, tell stories and feast
lights candles, sing, party with Pinatas and feasts
decorates trees and house, gives presents and feast
gives gifts to servants
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Which sports league has played a game on Christmas Day almost every year since its inception in 1946?
NFL
NBA
NHL
MLB
29
Discovered on December 25, 1643, Christmas Island is an external territory of which country?
United States
Australia
Denmark
Canada
30
What country created eggnog?
United States
England
France
Germany
31
How much do Americans spend on holiday shopping on average? (National Retail Federation)
$900-1,000
$500-600
$1,200-1,300
$200-250
32
Who says bah humbug?
Frosty
Scrooge
The Grinch
Rudolph
33
The name of the big Jewish festival that is celebrated around December is spelled as...
Hannukkah
Hanuka
Chanukah
Hanukkah
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What zodiac sign would you be if you were born on Christmas Day?
Cancer
Capricorn
Leo
Sagittarius
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What is the most popular Christmas carol ever?
Let it Snow
We Wish you a Merry Christmas
White Christmas
Jingle Bells
36
Assuming Rudolph was in front, how many ways are there to rearrange the other reindeer?
40,320
7,579
1,000
4,000
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What color is snow?
It has no colour, it is clear
White
ultra-violet
Blue, but only very faintly
38
Winter starts on what date?
December 21st
November 32nd
December 1
October 1st
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Kwanzaa has been around since?
23 B.C.
1066 A.D.
1966 A.D.
255 A.D
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In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?
Finland
Austria
Norway
Turkey
41
“Jingle Bells” was originally written to be:
A National Anthem for Canada
A New Year’s Day song
A Working-Class Protest Anthem
A Thanksgiving song
42
Where did Las Posadas originate?
Cuba
Spain
Guatemala
Mexico
43
Do the majority of Americans get real or artificial Christmas trees?
Real
Artificial
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Why was Charlie Brown so upset in it's a Charlie Brown Christmas?
He didn't get the present he wanted
Snoopy ran away
He felt that Christmas was too commercialized
His friends weren't there to celebrate with him
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How old is Santa Claus
1,000 years old
1,750 years old
9,000 years old
112 years old
46
When does Kwanzaa end
Thursday,December 31 2020
January 10 2021
Friday, January 1, 2021
December 25 2020
47
What is the main cuase of winter?
The tilt of the planet’s axis is pointed to the sun
The sun moves away from the earth
The planet moves away from the sun
The tilt of the planet’s axis is pointed away from the sun
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What tradition do Kwanzaa and Hanukkah share?
Nightly lighting of candles throughout the holiday
Gift giving
The annual Airing of Grievances
A saintly figure in the middle of it all
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What is snow made of?
Frozen water vapour, formed into ice crystals
Carbon dioxide froth from cold clouds in the atmosphere
Water that is polluted naturally with volcanic ash
Polar ice that has been raised up and redeposited by clouds
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Put these December Holidays in order by start date: Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa
Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa
Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah
Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas
Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa
