WorksheetsHoliday Trivia
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
In what country did the tradition of exchanging Christmas gifts originate?
Germany
Italy
England
France
Which holiday is known as the "Festival of Lights" and celebrates the triumph of light over darkness?
Hanukkah
Diwali
Kwanzaa
Christmas
What plant is often associated with the Christmas season and is traditionally used for decorating homes?
Holly
Daffodil
Sunflower
Orchid
In the United States, on what day is Thanksgiving celebrated?
First Thursday in November
Last Thursday in November
Second Thursday in December
Fourth Thursday in November
In what country did the tradition of putting up Christmas trees originate?
France
Italy
Germany
England
During which month is the festival of Ramadan observed in Islam?
January
June
August
April
What is the primary symbol of Easter in many cultures?
Pumpkin
Bunny
Egg
Flower
In what country did the tradition of the "Day of the Dead" (Dia de los Muertos) originate?
Mexico
Brazil
Spain
Argentina
What is the main ingredient in the traditional Thanksgiving sauce?
Blueberries
Raspberries
Cranberries
Strawberries
In what country did the tradition of hiding small toys and treats in Christmas stockings originate?
Netherlands
England
United States
Germany
Which fruit is commonly used to make a traditional British Christmas pudding?
Apple
Fig
Apricot
Plum
What is the name of the Jewish festival that commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem?
Hanukkah
Purim
Rosh Hashanah
Yom Kippur
In what month is the Chinese New Year typically celebrated?
February
January
December
March
What is the traditional drink associated with celebrating the New Year in many cultures?
Eggnog
Hot Chocolate
Mulled Wine
Champagne
Which country is credited with the tradition of decorating Christmas trees with candles?
Germany
Russia
Sweden
Norway
In what country did the tradition of the Easter Bunny originate?
United States
England
Germany
Australia
What is the central symbol of the Hindu festival Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights?
Diya
Firecracker
Oil Lamp
Lantern
Which holiday is celebrated on the second Monday in October in Canada?
Canada Day
Boxing Day
Victoria Day
Thanksgiving
In the United Kingdom, what is the name of the day after Christmas Day, also known as a public holiday?
Twelfth Night
St. Stephen's Day
Boxing Day
Yuletide
Which mythological figure is often associated with the celebration of Halloween and is said to ride on a broomstick?
The Headless Horseman
Baba Yaga
The Wicked Witch
Jack Frost
What is the primary color associated with the Christmas season?
Blue
Red
Green
Gold
What is the name of the Jewish festival that celebrates the deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt?
Passover
Hanukkah
Rosh Hashanah
Purim
What is the traditional food eaten during the Chinese New Year as a symbol of prosperity and good luck?
Dumplings
Noodles
Rice Cakes
Spring Rolls
In the Christian tradition, what is the period of fasting and penance before Easter called?
Advent
Lent
Epiphany
Pentecost
What is the traditional Scottish New Year's celebration called?
Samhain
Beltane
Hogmanay
Lammas
Which holiday is celebrated on the second Monday in October in the United States?
Indigenous Peoples' Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving
Independence
What is the primary color associated with the Hindu festival of Holi?
Blue
Green
Yellow
Red
What is the name of the traditional Japanese New Year's dish featuring a variety of ingredients, including mochi?
Sushi
Tempura
Osechi
Ramen
In Irish folklore, what creatures are said to be mischievous shoemakers?
Leprechauns
Banshees
Fairies
Goblins
Which holiday is celebrated on the first day of the lunar calendar in many Asian countries?
Mid-Autumn Festival
Dragon Boat Festival
Lunar New Year
Chuseok
In what country did the tradition of the Easter egg hunt originate?
France
England
Germany
Italy
What is the name of the giant snowman character in Raymond Briggs' children's book and animated film?
Frosty
The Snowman
Jack Frost
Olaf
Which ancient Roman festival marked the end of winter and the beginning of the agricultural season?
Saturnalia
Lupercalia
Bacchanalia
Floralia
In which African country is Kwanzaa, a celebration of African heritage, widely observed?
Kenya
Nigeria
South Africa
Ghana
What is the name of the traditional New Year's Eve ball-drop celebration held in New York City's Times Square?
Ball Gala
Big Apple Drop
Midnight Spectacle
Times Square Countdown
In what country did the tradition of celebrating the Winter Solstice at Stonehenge originate?
Scotland
Ireland
France
England
