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Winter Holidays in the U.S.
Winter Holidays in the U.S.
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1
Who wrote "How The Grinch Stole Christmas?"
Judy Blume
Dr. Seuss
Eric Carle
Roald Dahl
2
What do children leave for Santa on Christmas Eve?
Milk and cookies
Tea and cookies
Eggnog and cake
Figgy pudding and tea
3
In "A Christmas Carol," which character is visited by the spirits of Christmas past, present, and future?
Ebenezer Scrooge
Jacob Marley
Tiny Tim
Bob Cratchit
4
Which is NOT an ingredient in eggnog?
Milk
Cream
Espresso
Sugar
5
True or False: The dates of Hanukkah change every year.
True
False
6
TRUE OR FALSE: The New Year's ball has dropped every year since 1907.
False
True
7
What holiday is celebrated from Dec. 26 - Jan. 1?
Kwanzaa
Advent
Hanukkah
Boxing Day
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TRUE OR FALSE: Some families celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas.
False
True
9
What author wrote "A Christmas Carol?"
Charles Dickens
Mark Twain
Emily Dickinson
Virginia Woolf
10
What was the first year of the New Year's ball drop?
1906
1904
1907
1905
11
What is the name of the infamous Radio City dance group?
Radio City Rockettes
Radio City Reindeer
Radio City Rebels
Radio City Rockers
12
Many families make these houses for the holidays; what are they made of?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cookies
Gingerbread
Cinnamon cookies
13
What does the "Elf on a Shelf" do, according to legend?
Reports on children's behavior to Santa Claus
Sits on top of the Christmas tree
Wraps presents
Serves as decoration
14
Which is a common Hanukkah activity?
Lighting the menorah
Giving gifts
Playing with a dreidel
Eating foods like latkes and gelt
15
TRUE OR FALSE: Many Americans create resolutions for the New Year.
True
False
16
What does Santa leave kids on the "naughty list?"
Nothing!
Sticks
Rocks
Coal
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Where is this tree located?
Miami, FL
Dallas, TX
Philadelphia, PA
Rockefeller Center, NY
18
Which reindeer is this?
Blitzen
Cupid
Rudolph
Dasher
19
Kwanzaa was established in what year?
1963
1966
1965
1960
20
TRUE OR FALSE: Kwanzaa is a religious holiday.
True
False
21
What colors are associated with Hanukkah?
White and blue
Red and white
Yellow and white
Red and green
22
TRUE OR FALSE: Many celebrities perform during the New Year's Eve broadcast before the ball drops.
False
True
23
What culture does Kwanzaa celebrate?
Italian American Culture
Asian American Culture
African American Culture
German American Culture
24
What do we call him in the U.S.?
Papa Christmas
Santa Claus
Father Christmas
Papa Claus
25
What holiday is known as the Festival of Lights?
Christmas
Kwanzaa
New Year's Eve
Hanukkah
26
Which plant is it traditional to kiss under?
Holly
Mistletoe
Poinsettias
Lavender
27
True or False: Americans celebrate Boxing Day on December 26.
True
False
28
What do the 7 candles of Kwanzaa represent?
The 7 dishes prepared for Kwanzaa
The 7 days of Kwanzaa
The 7 gifts given
The 7 Principles of Kwanzaa
29
What is the name for the most famous Christmas ballet?
Giselle
Swan Lake
Don Quixote
The Nutcracker
30
What was the first year that the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree was put up?
1941
1911
1931
1921
31
What is the full name of the New Year's Eve TV Broadcast in Times Square?
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve
Times Square Rockin' Eve
Guy Lombardo's New Year's Rockin' Eve
New Year's Eve with NBC
32
What do Americans typically put on top of their Christmas trees?
Nothing
A Jesus figurine
An angel
A star
33
TRUE OR FALSE: Hanukkah is the most important Jewish holiday of the year.
False
True
34
What is another popular name for "Santa Claus?"
St. Nick
Kris Klaus
Kris Kringle
St. Klaus
35
What is a dreidel?
A game played during Hannukah.
The name of the candle holder for Kwanzaa.
A game played during Kwanzaa.
The name of the candle holder for Hannukah.
36
What does the word "Hanukkah" mean?
Tradition
Festival
Harvest
Dedication
37
TRUE OR FALSE: More Americans use artificial trees rather than real trees to decorate for Christmas.
False
True
38
Which is a common U.S. Christmas decoration?
Garlands
Mistletoe
Ornaments
Poinsettias
39
Where is the annual "Christmas Spectacular" show in New York City?
Radio City Music Hall
Richard Rodgers Theatre
The Apollo Theatre
Carnegie Hall
40
What is "karamu?"
A feast that takes place on New Year's Eve.
A feast that takes place during Hannukah.
A feast that takes place during Advent.
A feast that takes place during Kwanzaa.
41
What is Boxing Day?
A time for big sales in stores
A time to give to charity
When people recycle their present boxes
A day where boxing is streamed all day
42
When is Hanukkah each year?
The 25th day of Kislev
Dec. 12
3 weeks after Thanksgiving
The first Friday in December
43
What holiday drink is this?
White Hot Chocolate
Christmas Punch
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Eggnog
44
What is this candy called?
Peppermint J's
Candy J's
Peppermint Hooks
Candy Canes
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Where does the New Year's Day ball drop?
Rockefeller Center
Central Park
Times Square
The Bronx
