Weird Holiday Traditions Quiz

What is the Japanese tradition during the holiday season?

• Decorating Christmas trees

• Carving radishes

• Eating at KFC

• Lighting fireworks

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What is the significance of KFC during the holiday season in Japan?

• It is a symbol of national pride

• It is a marketing gimmick for family meals

• It is a tradition for romantic holidays

• It is a religious practice

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What is the tradition in Wales involving a horse skull?

• Selling it as a souvenir

• Burying it for good luck

• Using it for a rap battle

• Decorating it with bells and ribbons

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What is the significance of the 43-foot tall straw goat in Sweden?

• It is a target for arsonists

• It is a tourist attraction

• It is a symbol of prosperity

• It is a religious offering

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What is the tradition of decorating trees with spider webs in Ukraine based on?

• A folklore about spiders as protectors

• A myth about spiders turning into gold

• A superstition about spiders as messengers

• A legend about spiders bringing good luck

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What is the Norwegian tradition involving brooms on Christmas Eve?

• Hiding brooms to protect them from witches

• Burning brooms to ward off evil spirits

• Decorating brooms with festive ribbons

• Selling brooms as holiday souvenirs

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What is the 'Night of the Radishes' tradition in Oaxaca, Mexico?

• A festival of radish carving

• A parade of radish sculptures

• A competition of radish eating

• A market for radish sales

What is the traditional holiday feast in Greenland involving a seal and birds?

• A roasted seal with stuffing

• A fermented seal with birds inside

• A grilled seal with bird garnish

• A smoked seal with bird sauce

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What is the Austrian tradition of 'Krampus Night' associated with?

• Rewarding good children with presents

• Punishing bad children with a-rod

• Celebrating the arrival of Santa Claus

• Decorating homes with festive lights

What is the purpose of dressing up as Krampus in Austria and Europe?

• To celebrate the arrival of winter with a parade

• To ward off evil spirits on Christmas Eve

• To entertain children with scary costumes

• To scare young children as a holiday tradition