Christmas Trivia
1What is the most played Christmas song ever recorded?
White Christmas by Bing Crosby — estimated 50 million+ copies sold.
2How many days are in the Christmas season known as 'The Twelve Days of Christmas'?
12 days (December 26 through January 6, ending on Epiphany).
3Which country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree?
Germany (the tradition spread from German culture in the 16th century).
4What do the initials 'XMAS' stand for — is the X disrespectful to Christ?
No — the X comes from the Greek letter Chi (Χ), the first letter of Christos (Christ) in Greek. It has been used as a shorthand for centuries.
5In the song 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', what gift is given on the 10th day?
Ten lords a-leaping.
Hanukkah and Jewish Winter Traditions
6How many candles does a Hanukkah menorah (Hanukkiah) hold?
9 — 8 candles for each night of Hanukkah plus the Shamash (helper candle).
7How many nights does Hanukkah last?
8 nights.
8What is the spinning top toy traditionally played with at Hanukkah called?
A dreidel.
9What oil-based foods are traditionally eaten at Hanukkah to commemorate the miracle of the oil?
Latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts).
10What Hebrew words does 'Hanukkah' translate to?
Dedication (it commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem).
New Year's Eve & Winter Traditions
11In what city does the famous New Year's Eve ball drop take place?
Times Square, New York City.
12What is the traditional New Year's Eve song sung at midnight?
Auld Lang Syne (written by Robert Burns in 1788).
13In Japan, what food is traditionally eaten on New Year's Day for good luck?
Toshikoshi soba (buckwheat noodles — the long noodles symbolize a long life).
14What African-American holiday is celebrated from December 26 through January 1?
Kwanzaa.
15In Spain, what is the tradition at midnight on New Year's Eve?
Eating 12 grapes — one for each chime of the clock — for 12 months of good luck.
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