Holiday History
What does Japan's Culture Day celebrate?
Culture Day celebrates the culture, academia, and arts of Japan
What food is typically used an an offering for Día de los Muertos?
Pan de Muerto (Bread of the dead)
Pumpkins, ghosts, and cauldrons are commonly associated with this holiday
Halloween
What Pixar animated movie features Dia de los Muertos?
Coco (2017)
How long is Diwali celebrated for?
5 days
What is America's favorite/most popular Halloween candy?
Reese's Cups, Skittles, or M&Ms
"The victory of light over darkness" symbolizes which holiday?
Diwali
Which 1993 Halloween movie takes place in Salem, Massachusetts? (Hint: Featuring 3 witches)
Hocus Pocus
Which holiday originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain?
Halloween
What are Indian sweets commonly known as (in Gujarati/Hindi)?
Mithai
Where is the Order of Culture award ceremony, a traditional part of Culture Day in Japan, held each year?
At the Imperial Palace in Tokyo
What Bollywood movie released in 2001 has a famous and beautiful Diwali-centered scene?
Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham
Why is Japan's Culture Day celebrated on November 3rd? (Hint: what important historical figure's birthday falls on this day?)
It is the birthday of the late Emperor Meiji
What traditional Halloween candy was originally called Chicken Feed?
Candy Corn
What flower is a symbol for both Diwali and Dia de los Muertos?
Marigold
Name this song:
I was working in the lab, late one night
When my eyes beheld an eerie sight
For my monster from his slab, began to rise
And suddenly to my surprise....
Monster Mash