Winter Holidays Around the World Quiz
A five-question December quiz exploring Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, St. Lucia Day, Boxing Day, and the poinsettia — winter traditions across cultures.
- Best time
- December
- Format
- Multiple-choice questions students answer live
- Cost
- Free — no student accounts
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Winter Holidays Around the World Quiz
A five-question December quiz exploring Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, St. Lucia Day, Boxing Day, and the poinsettia — winter traditions across cultures.
What's inside this quiz
1. The nine-branched candle holder lit during Hanukkah is called a what?
- A A menorah
- B A dreidel
- C A shofar
- D A kinara
2. Kwanzaa is celebrated over how many nights?
- A Seven
- B Five
- C Eight
- D Twelve
3. The poinsettia, a popular December plant, originally comes from which country?
- A Mexico
- B Norway
- C Canada
- D Egypt
4. St. Lucia Day, celebrated with crowns of candles on December 13, is a beloved tradition in which country?
- A Sweden
- B Ireland
- C Australia
- D Japan
5. Boxing Day, observed on December 26, is a public holiday in which of these countries?
- A The United Kingdom and Canada
- B The United States and Mexico
- C France and Spain
- D China and South Korea
Show answer key (teachers only!)
- 1. A menorah
- 2. Seven
- 3. Mexico
- 4. Sweden
- 5. The United Kingdom and Canada
Teacher tips
Follow up each answer by finding the country on a map — it doubles as a geography mini-lesson.
Invite students to add a tradition their own family celebrates in December.
Frequently asked questions
Is this quiz inclusive of different traditions?
Yes — it deliberately spans Jewish, African American, Mexican, Swedish, and Commonwealth traditions so every student can see beyond one holiday.
How do I use this activity with my class?
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Is this activity free?
Yes. This template and everything in the DailyEd activity library is free for teachers.
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