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Holiday Trivia

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In what country did the tradition of exchanging Christmas gifts originate?

a)

Germany

b)

Italy

c)

England

d)

France

2.

Which holiday is known as the "Festival of Lights" and celebrates the triumph of light over darkness?

a)

Hanukkah

b)

Diwali

c)

Kwanzaa

d)

Christmas

3.

What plant is often associated with the Christmas season and is traditionally used for decorating homes?

a)

Holly

b)

Daffodil

c)

Sunflower

d)

Orchid

4.

In the United States, on what day is Thanksgiving celebrated?

a)

First Thursday in November

b)

Last Thursday in November

c)

Second Thursday in December

d)

Fourth Thursday in November

5.

In what country did the tradition of putting up Christmas trees originate?

a)

France

b)

Italy

c)

Germany

d)

England

6.

During which month is the festival of Ramadan observed in Islam?

a)

January

b)

June

c)

August

d)

April

7.

What is the primary symbol of Easter in many cultures?

a)

Pumpkin

b)

Bunny

c)

Egg

d)

Flower

8.

In what country did the tradition of the "Day of the Dead" (Dia de los Muertos) originate?

a)

Mexico

b)

Brazil

c)

Spain

d)

Argentina

9.

What is the main ingredient in the traditional Thanksgiving sauce?

a)

Blueberries

b)

Raspberries

c)

Cranberries

d)

Strawberries

10.

In what country did the tradition of hiding small toys and treats in Christmas stockings originate?

a)

Netherlands

b)

England

c)

United States

d)

Germany

11.

Which fruit is commonly used to make a traditional British Christmas pudding?

a)

Apple

b)

Fig

c)

Apricot

d)

Plum

12.

What is the name of the Jewish festival that commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem?

a)

Hanukkah

b)

Purim

c)

Rosh Hashanah

d)

Yom Kippur

13.

In what month is the Chinese New Year typically celebrated?

a)

February

b)

January

c)

December

d)

March

14.

What is the traditional drink associated with celebrating the New Year in many cultures?

a)

Eggnog

b)

Hot Chocolate

c)

Mulled Wine

d)

Champagne

15.

Which country is credited with the tradition of decorating Christmas trees with candles?

a)

Germany

b)

Russia

c)

Sweden

d)

Norway

16.

In what country did the tradition of the Easter Bunny originate?

a)

United States

b)

England

c)

Germany

d)

Australia

17.

What is the central symbol of the Hindu festival Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights?

a)

Diya

b)

Firecracker

c)

Oil Lamp

d)

Lantern

18.

Which holiday is celebrated on the second Monday in October in Canada?

a)

Canada Day

b)

Boxing Day

c)

Victoria Day

d)

Thanksgiving

19.

In the United Kingdom, what is the name of the day after Christmas Day, also known as a public holiday?

a)

Twelfth Night

b)

St. Stephen's Day

c)

Boxing Day

d)

Yuletide

20.

Which mythological figure is often associated with the celebration of Halloween and is said to ride on a broomstick?

a)

The Headless Horseman

b)

Baba Yaga

c)

The Wicked Witch

d)

Jack Frost

21.

What is the primary color associated with the Christmas season?

a)

Blue

b)

Red

c)

Green

d)

Gold

22.

What is the name of the Jewish festival that celebrates the deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt?

a)

Passover

b)

Hanukkah

c)

Rosh Hashanah

d)

Purim

23.

What is the traditional food eaten during the Chinese New Year as a symbol of prosperity and good luck?

a)

Dumplings

b)

Noodles

c)

Rice Cakes

d)

Spring Rolls

24.

In the Christian tradition, what is the period of fasting and penance before Easter called?

a)

Advent

b)

Lent

c)

Epiphany

d)

Pentecost

25.

What is the traditional Scottish New Year's celebration called?

a)

Samhain

b)

Beltane

c)

Hogmanay

d)

Lammas

26.

Which holiday is celebrated on the second Monday in October in the United States?

a)

Indigenous Peoples' Day

b)

Veterans Day

c)

Thanksgiving

d)

Independence

27.

What is the primary color associated with the Hindu festival of Holi?

a)

Blue

b)

Green

c)

Yellow

d)

Red

28.

What is the name of the traditional Japanese New Year's dish featuring a variety of ingredients, including mochi?

a)

Sushi

b)

Tempura

c)

Osechi

d)

Ramen

29.

In Irish folklore, what creatures are said to be mischievous shoemakers?

a)

Leprechauns

b)

Banshees

c)

Fairies

d)

Goblins

30.

Which holiday is celebrated on the first day of the lunar calendar in many Asian countries?

a)

Mid-Autumn Festival

b)

Dragon Boat Festival

c)

Lunar New Year

d)

Chuseok

31.

In what country did the tradition of the Easter egg hunt originate?

a)

France

b)

England

c)

Germany

d)

Italy

32.

What is the name of the giant snowman character in Raymond Briggs' children's book and animated film?

a)

Frosty

b)

The Snowman

c)

Jack Frost

d)

Olaf

33.

Which ancient Roman festival marked the end of winter and the beginning of the agricultural season?

a)

Saturnalia

b)

Lupercalia

c)

Bacchanalia

d)

Floralia

34.

In which African country is Kwanzaa, a celebration of African heritage, widely observed?

a)

Kenya

b)

Nigeria

c)

South Africa

d)

Ghana

35.

What is the name of the traditional New Year's Eve ball-drop celebration held in New York City's Times Square?

a)

Ball Gala

b)

Big Apple Drop

c)

Midnight Spectacle

d)

Times Square Countdown

36.

In what country did the tradition of celebrating the Winter Solstice at Stonehenge originate?

a)

Scotland

b)

Ireland

c)

France

d)

England