Winter Holidays

1. What kind of bird has "gone away" in the song Winter Wonderland?
7. In what country does St. Nicholas visit each house twice?
8. In Germany, what do Christians call a Christmas tree?clogs In Holland, Santa fills these
9. Which state was the last to declare Christmas a legal holiday?
14. The festival of lights, candles lit left to right, three blessings said on the first night.
15. In Greece these goblins appear only during the 12-day period between Christmas and Epiphany.
16. Gold brings you wealth, red brings you luck. This year I fall on February 19.
17. In which ancient civilization, during the winter holidays did slaves ordered their masters around and children were in charge of their parents?
19. Who is never mentioned in "The Night Before Christmas?'
21. Which cultural group in the United States observes Three Kings Day?auldlangsyne What is the traditional New Year's Eve song that is sung after midnight?
23. What does the word "Advent" mean?
24. What is the French equivalent to Santa Claus?

2. In England, what Holiday takes place the day after Christmas?
3. Its not Santa who delivers gifts to children in Italy, but the _______.
4. On every street corner you hear______.
5. Which State produces the most of the nations Christmas Trees?
6. Named after a U.S. ambassador to Mexico, who introduced this to the United States from Mexico in 1829.
7. Happy Kwanzaa! I am one, symbolizing the unity of many.
10. Where was I when I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus?
11. What parade was first held on January 1, 1886?
12. Takes place on the shortest day of the year.
13. Who said, "We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup."
18. Conspiracy theorists claim that Santa's iconic crimson and white ensemble actually originated with a marketing scheme by______ in the 1930's.
20. In which two Gospels do we find the Christmas Story? Matthew and
22. stamp Canada was the first country to issue a Christmas ______.