Winter Quiz

Saint Nicholas Day (December 6th)

Saint Nicholas Day is celebrated with a tradition of:

• Decorating trees

• Gift-giving to children

• Lighting candles

• A parade through the city

Fiesta de Santa Lucia (December 13th)

What is traditionally worn by girls during the Fiesta de Santa Lucia in Sweden?

• Red Dresses

• White Robes

• Flower Crowns

• Candle Crowns

Hanukkah (Dec 7th – Dec 15th)

During Hanukkah, a popular game is played with a four-sided spinning top called a Dreidel. Each side bears a Hebrew letter. What does the letter 'Gimel ' stand for?

• Everything

• Nothing

• Half

• Put in

Las Posadas (December 16th - 24th)

What do participants in Las Posadas traditionally ask for at each stop?

• Gifts

• Shelter

• Food

• Directions

Winter Solstice (December 21st or 22nd)

The Winter Solstice is also known as:

• The Longest Day

• The Shortest Day

• The Day of Frost

• The Day of Awakening

Yalda Night (December 21st)

On Yalda Night, one of the traditions is to read poetry from the famous Persian poet:

• Omar Khayyam

• Rumi

• Hafez

• Ferdowsi

Dongzhi Festival (December 22)

During the Dongzhi Festival, it’s customary to eat:

• Mooncakes

• Rice Balls (Tangyuan)

• Noodles

• Dumplings

Christmas (December 25th)

Which country started the tradition of decorating Christmas trees?

• United States

• Germany

• France

• United Kingdom

Orthodox Christmas (December 25th or January 7)

On Orthodox Christmas, it is customary to begin the holiday meal only after:

• The family sings a traditional carol

• Church bells ring

• The oldest family member sits down

• The first star appears in the sky

Boxing Day (December 26th)

Boxing Day originated as a day when employers would give 'Christmas boxes' to their servants. In which country did this tradition begin?

• Australia

• Canada

• United Kingdom

• New Zealand