PSGV Holiday Trivia

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The festival of Yalda occurs on the longest and darkest night of the year. In Western cultures, this day is commonly known as what?

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Winter Solstice

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When was Kwanzaa first celebrated?

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1966

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The first ball drop in New York’s Times Square rang in what year?

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1908

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Which Hindu month is Diwali observed on?

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Kartik

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In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?

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Paris

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According to tradition, a variety of activities should be avoided during the Chinese New Year. Which of the following activities is not taboo?

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Brushing your teeth

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While culinary historians debate its exact lineage, most agree eggnog originated in…

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England

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Who was the first U.S. president to nationally recognize Hanukah while in the White House?

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Jimmy Carter

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Diwali honors the goddess Lakshmi. What is Lakshmi the goddess of?

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Wealth

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The word "Kwanzaa" comes from which language?

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Swahili