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December Holidays in the US Trivia
December Holidays in the US Trivia
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Fun facts about Christmas and many other holidays that occur in the US in winter.
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1
Which US state holds the Guinness record for the largest snowperson, named Olympia (122 ft. 1 in. tall, made in 2008)?
Michigan
Alaska
Colorado
Maine
2
Which is NOT a traditional Hanukkah food?
manna
latkes
gelt
sufganyot
3
What did Dr. Seuss name the Grinch's dog?
Rover
Fido
Sam
Max
4
Where were the first American Christmas festivities?
Plymouth, 1620
Boston, 1630
Roanoke, 1585
Jamestown, 1607
5
What does Kwanzaa mean in Swahili?
family feast
first fruits
first feast
feast of fruit
6
When is the earliest mention of Christmas stockings?
1843
1823
1931
1898
7
According to Rotten Tomatoes, what is the #1 Christmas movie of all time?
A Christmas Story
Home Alone
It's a Wonderful Life
Miracle on 34th Street
8
What were Frosty the Snowman’s last words?
I’ll be back again someday.
Bye-bye.
I’m melting!
Merry Christmas!
9
In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, who were not partners at the Yule Ball?
Neville Longbottom and Ginny Weasley
Harry Potter and Cho Chang
Ron Weasley and Padma Patil
Hermione Granger and Viktor Krum
10
The red and white costume of Father Christmas was allegedly first introduced by which drink manufacturer?
Lipton
Pepsi
Coca-Cola
Maxwell House
11
Which of the following is NOT one of the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa?
Unity
Creativity
Socialism
Self-determination
12
Since the first drop in 1907, which two years did the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball not drop?
1974 and 1975
2020 and 2021
1942 and 1943
1911 and 1912
13
Who was the first president to celebrate Hanukkah at the White House?
Gerald Ford, 1972
Harry Truman, 1951
Rutherford B. Hayes, 1876
Warren Harding, 1920
14
Which was the first American state to officially recognize Christmas (in 1836)?
Alabama
New York
Massachusetts
Virginia
15
Fun Facts: All are true, but choose green. ;-)
1843 - 1st Christmas cards sold in London
1931 - 1st Coca-Cola ad with Santa
1823 - ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (1st mention of Xmas stockings)
1898 - 1st Xmas movie: Santa Claus
16
In the US, December 4th is National __________ Day.
Cookie
Snowflake
Frosty's Birth
Ugly Sweater
17
Which of the following cookie facts is NOT true?
Nabisco Oreos are the best selling cookie in the US.
Girl Scouts began selling cookies in the 1940s.
The first US commercial was for Animal Crackers in 1902.
Cookie Monster actually eats painted rice cakes.
18
What color Christmas did Elvis have?
Red
Green
White
Blue
19
What is put along the shores of the Mississippi River, especially in Louisiana, to guide Father Christmas?
barges with lights
white flags
lanterns in trees
bonfires
20
How do people celebrate Kwanzaa?
enjoy traditional African music
light a kinara
decorate homes with African cultural themes
All of these ways.