Health and Sciences Holiday Trivia

Which popular Christmas beverage is also called "milk punch?"

• Hot Chocolate

• Wassail

• Eggnog

Answer explanation

The popular drink is traditionally made with milk, cream, sugar, egg yolks, and whipped egg whites, with flavors like nutmeg and vanilla added.

How many candles are on a Hanukkah Menorah?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

Answer explanation

There are nine total - one for each of the eight nights, and one "helper" candle to light the others!

At one minute before midnight in Spain, twelve of what is eaten before the clock strikes for the New Year?

• Grapes

• Eggs

• Apples

• Nuts

Answer explanation

Eating twelve grapes at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve is a Spanish tradition to ensure prosperity in the coming year.

How many ghosts visit Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' a Christmas Carol?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

1. 1. Jacob Marley

2. 2. The Ghost of Christmas Past

3. 3. The Ghost of Christmas Present

4. 4. The Ghost of Christmas Future

What is the translation of the traditional New Year's song title Auld Lang Syne?

• Time has passed

• Days gone by

• Bygone days

• Times gone by

Answer explanation

Times gone by

What Biblical group of people revolted, giving us the holiday of Hanukkah?

• The Maccabees

• The slaves in Egypt

• Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob

• The first Israelites

Answer explanation

The Maccabees!

What is the name of the villain in the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas?

• Boogie Woogie

• Oogie Boogie

• Boogie Man

• Woogie Woogie

Answer explanation

Oogie Boogie!

Where are Menorah's traditionally placed?

• In the kitchen

• On the fireplace mantle

• On the windowsill

• In the Family Room

Answer explanation

On a windowsill!

How many gifts in total were given in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" song?

• 364

• 365

• 12

• 144

Answer explanation

364 gifts were given!

What date was New Years celebrated in ancient Rome?

• January 1

• February 1

• March 1

• April 1

Answer explanation

March 1st - at the time Romans had a 304-day calendar that began in March and ended in December.