| Seasonal Phrases | December Delights | Let It Snow | Holiday Hoopla | "Merry Christmas You Filthy Animal!" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
What is leaf?
When people want to turn over a new leaf, they want to give themselves a fresh start or change their ways - maybe break a habit or form a new one.
Many people determine that once the holidays are over, they will turn over a new one of these.
|
What is eggnog?
Also known as crow's milk, this beverage was borne from English aristocrats. The first eggnog was sipped in 1607 in the British colony of Jamestown, VA.
This popular Christmas beverage is also called "milk punch."
|
What is translucent?
The ice is not transparent like a sheet of glass is, but rather is translucent, meaning light passes through but not directly.
The actual color of a snowflake.
a. translucent b. blue c. white |
What is Hanukkah?
Hanukkah means "dedication" in Hebrew. It also known as the Festival of Lights and celebrates the victory of a small group of Jewish rebels over an enormous Greek army to defend their heritage.
This winter holiday lasts 9 days in December.
|
Where is Paris?
Did you know the Macaulay's younger brother Kieran also landed a part in 'Home Alone', as Kevin's bed-wetting cousin, fuller.
In Home Alone, the McCallisters go on vacation to this country when they leave Kevin behind.
|
|
What is small?
Many think this phrase refers to packages holding expensive jewelry or watches.
Good things come in this sized package.
|
What is true?
They were invented by a German choirmaster to help keep children quiet during church.
True or False. Candy canes were meant for quiet time.
|
What is 6?
Even though snowflakes are beautifully varied, their intricate patterns always have 6 sides/points.
The amount of sides a snowflake has.
|
What is Kwanzaa?
Kwanzaa is a cultural celebration, not a religious one. It's a 7 day ritual to welcome the first harvests to the home for the New Year. It celebrates community.
This holiday starts the day after Christmas & ends the first day of the new year.
|
Who is the Grinch?
Did you know that as a youngster, the Grinch was teased for being different and wounded in his social interactions with the Whos. He was emotionally scarred at Christmas time, which led to his isolation and dislike for Christmas.
In a classic Christmas movie, this main character was described with these 3 words - stink, stank, stunk.
|
|
What is white?
Charles Dickens introduced the idea of a white Christmas in England long before Irving Berlin & Bing Crosby popularized the phrase in North America.
When snow is on the ground on Christmas Day, we say it's this kind of a Christmas.
|
What is fruitcake?
While stats about fruitcake consumption are not widely available, one poll found that 38% of people give away their cake instead of eating them.
This unpopular cake can last for 60-90 days without refrigeration.
|
Where is Mars?
Snow occurs only at the coldest extremes of Mars, at the poles, under cloud cover, and at night.
The other planet that snow has been observed on.
a. Pluto b. Neptune c. Mars |
What is Boxing Day?
This day is widely celebrated in the UK, all British Commonwealth nations, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. It originated as a day when servants, tradespeople, and the poor were given gifts in boxes by their employers, because they were required to work on Christmas day.hi
This British holiday is celebrated on the day after Christmas.
|
What is Randy?
While the story takes place in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana, the movie was filmed in 2 locations - Cleveland and Toronto.
Ralphie's little brother's name in the movie "A Christmas Story"?
|
|
What is a Scrooge?
This saying could also be said to those who are behaving in a grumpy way.
During the holidays, when we confront people lacking holiday spirit, we might say, "Don't be a (this person)."
|
What is true?
The larger, more meaty turkey took over when it became too expensive to feed a growing family with a small pricey goose.
True or False. Roast goose used to be the favored holiday bird for Christmas dinner.
|
Where is Alaska?
Dog sledding requires 3 important things - well-fed dogs, well-trained dogs, & good equipment. It gained popularity during the Alaska gold rush of 1896.
The place where dog sledding first start.
|
What is Yule or Yuletide?
This is a pagan festival celebrated by the Germanic peoples, which was later absorbed into & equated with Christmas.
A holiday observed by many during the winter solstice.
|
What is "Treat every day like Christmas"?
In the movie, there's only 3 jobs available to an elf, which are making shoes, baking cookies in a tree, and building toys in Santa's Workshop.
The first rule of The Code of Elves, from the movie "Elf".
a. Elves are always cheerful b. Treat every day like Christmas c. Work hard, work fast |
|
What is secret?
The concept of Secret Santa may have begun in Scandinavia, where people would leave gifts on someone's doorstep, knock on the door, & then run away before they were spotted.
When you give an anonymous gift, you might be known as this kind of Santa.
|
What is Hansel and Gretel?
Although gingerbread houses date to the 1600s, the tradition became widespread in Germany after the story of Hansel and Gretel was published in 1812.
This fairy tale helped inspire gingerbread houses.
|
What is blizzard?
A blizzard is a storm that lasts at least 3 hours and produces a large amount of snow. In the U.S., they are most common in the upper Midwest and the Great Plains. Most occur between December and February.
Another name for a snowstorm.
|
Where is Alabama?
In 1836, Alabama was the first U.S. state to recognize Christmas as a holiday.
This state first recognized Christmas.
a. New York b. Colorado c. Alabama |
What is an angel got his wings?
The movie was shot during a heat wave in the summer of 1946. This explains why Jimmy Stewart is sweating in many moments of the film.
In the movie "It's A Wonderful Life," this happened every time a bell rang.
|
Support Us on Ko-fi