Winter Holiday Traditions Quiz

What is the significance of the Yule log in winter solstice celebrations?

• It is a way to ward off evil spirits during the winter solstice.

• It is believed to bring good luck and prosperity to the household for the coming year.

• It is a symbol of bad luck and misfortune for the coming year.

• It is a tradition that originated in the summer solstice celebrations.

What magical, stubborn animal brings gifts to Lebanese children?

• The Magical Mule

• The Headstrong Hippo

• The Christmas Cat

• The Bull-Headed Bull

In Paris, this is the favorite dish served on Christmas.

• Cornish Hen

• Macaroons

• Oysters

• Escargots

Kwanzaa takes its name from a Swahili phrase that means...

• First Fruits

• Holy Week

• Festival of Atonement

• Free Spirit

Which country features "smoke blessings" at Christmas?

• Finland

• Denmark

• Australia

• Austria

Which country is known for the tradition of eating 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve?

• Italy

• Spain

• France

• Germany

On December 8th, Buddhists usually have a rice and milk porridge to honor -

• Christmas

• Bodhi Day

• Kwanzaa

• Diwali

In Chicago during 1939, Rudolph was created as a promotional figure for which department store? 

• Montgomery Wards
• Macy's 
• Dillard's 
• J.C. Penney's 

According to "The Chanukah Song" by Adam Sandler, which of the following people is not listed among famous Jews?

• David Lee Roth

• Paul Newman

• OJ Simpson

• Leonard Nemoy

Starting in 1974, which country in Asia began dining out at KFC restaurants on December 24?

• Japan

• South Korea

• Thailand

• Taiwan