Foreign Language Club - Holiday Trivia

Question 1

Which of the following holiday foods matches the language and culture?

Accepted Answer

Panettone – Italy

Question 2

The German word Weihnachtsmarkt refers to what traditional holiday feature?

Accepted Answer

Christmas market

Question 3

How do you say "Winter" in Turkish?

Accepted Answer

Kış

Question 4

Winter holidays emphasize acts of kindness & charity. Why is this theme shared across different cultures?

Accepted Answer

To strengthen community bonds during difficult times

Question 5

Which word means "snow" in Lithuanian?

Accepted Answer

Sniegas

Question 6

In Swahili the word karamu is central to Kwanzaa celebrations. What does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Feast

Question 7

In Slavic countries, Sviatki, a holiday season spanning from Christmas to Epiphany, blends Christianity and what else?

Accepted Answer

Pagan customs

Question 8

The Indian festival of Lohri, celebrated in January, marks the end of winter and is dedicated to what?

Accepted Answer

The harvest season

Question 9

What figure is this in holiday folklore?

Accepted Answer

Krampus

Question 10

Winter holidays often align w/ seasonal changes. What universal theme is seen in many celebrations near winter solstice?

Accepted Answer

Rebirth and renewal as light begins to return

Question 11

Where is "Julbocken" /Yule Goat, a figure in Christmas traditions, including the large straw goat built in Gävle?

Accepted Answer

Sweden

Question 12

What does the Spanish phrase “Feliz Navidad y próspero Año Nuevo” translate to in English?

Accepted Answer

Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year

Question 13

During Chinese New Year, the dragon dance is performed to symbolize what?

Accepted Answer

The expulsion of evil sprits and welcoming good fortune

Question 14

Across the globe, many New Year traditions focus on luck & success. Which of these is a common practice?

Accepted Answer

Eating symbolic foods such as lentils or grapes

Question 15

The term "Epiphany," celebrated on January 6th, originates from a Greek word meaning what?

Accepted Answer

Revelation

Question 16

Hanukkah is also known as the "Festival of Lights," what event in Jewish history is regarded as the historic origins?

Accepted Answer

The rededication of the Second Temple after the Maccabean Revolt

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