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Holiday trivia: 25 questions on Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas and winter

Not every holiday party is only about Christmas. This board gives Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and festivals like Saint Lucia's Day their own clues, plus a round of snowy-day fun. It suits an office party, a classroom in December or a family with more than one tradition.

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  1. 01Hanukkah 100How many nights does Hanukkah last? Eight
  2. 02Hanukkah 200What four-sided spinning top is used in a Hanukkah game? A dreidel
  3. 03Hanukkah 300What is the candle holder lit during Hanukkah called? A menorah (hanukkiah)
  4. 04Hanukkah 400What fried potato pancakes are a Hanukkah favorite? Latkes
  5. 05Hanukkah 500What is the helper candle used to light the others called? The shamash
  6. 06Kwanzaa 100How many days does Kwanzaa last? Seven
  7. 07Kwanzaa 200On what date does Kwanzaa begin? December 26
  8. 08Kwanzaa 300How many candles does the kinara hold? Seven
  9. 09Kwanzaa 400The seven principles of Kwanzaa are named in which language? Swahili
  10. 10Kwanzaa 500Who created Kwanzaa in 1966? Maulana Karenga
  11. 11Christmas Basics 100What color suit does Santa usually wear? Red
  12. 12Christmas Basics 200What ring of evergreen branches do people hang on their front door? A wreath
  13. 13Christmas Basics 300What is the season of the four weeks before Christmas called? Advent
  14. 14Christmas Basics 400Which snowman in a song has a corncob pipe and a button nose? Frosty
  15. 15Christmas Basics 500Saint Nicholas was a bishop in a town that is now in which country? Turkey
  16. 16Around the World 100What holiday do most countries celebrate on January 1? New Year's Day
  17. 17Around the World 200What is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere called? The winter solstice
  18. 18Around the World 300On what date is Three Kings Day, or Epiphany, celebrated? January 6
  19. 19Around the World 400Diwali, celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains, is known as the festival of what? Lights
  20. 20Around the World 500In Sweden, which saint's day on December 13 features girls wearing crowns of candles? Saint Lucia (Saint Lucy)
  21. 21Winter Fun 100What do you build out of snow and give a carrot nose? A snowman
  22. 22Winter Fun 200What hot drink is often topped with marshmallows? Hot chocolate
  23. 23Winter Fun 300In which ice sport do players slide stones toward a target and sweep in front of them? Curling
  24. 24Winter Fun 400How many sides or points does a typical snowflake have? Six
  25. 25Winter Fun 500Which American city hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics? Salt Lake City
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Is this board good for an office holiday party?

Yes. It covers several winter holidays instead of just one, and every clue is family friendly, so it fits a mixed group at work.

Which holidays does it cover?

Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Christmas each have a category, and Around the World adds the winter solstice, Three Kings Day, Diwali and Saint Lucia's Day.

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