Diwali
What does Diwali mean in English?
Festival of lights / Row of lights
What are some of the reasons Thanksgiving is celebrated?
The new harvest of the past year or when the pilgrims first arrived in 1621.
Which Christmas song has the second line "Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way?"
Rocking Around The Christmas Tree
What country celebrates "Day of the Dead" around the same time as Halloween?
Mexico
In which Hindu calendar month is Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated?
Bhadrapad
Who killed Narakasura?
How long was the first thanksgiving celebration?
3 days
In Home Alone, where were the McCallisters going when they left Kevin behind?
Paris
What is it called when you have an irrational fear of spiders?
Arachnophobia
What is the primary offering made to Lord Ganesha during worship? a) Flowers b) Fruits c) Laddus d) Rice
Which four religions celebrate the festival of Diwali?
Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism and Buddhism.
Name one meat (not turkey, not seafood) that was served at the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Swan, duck, venison, goose
Who celebrated Christmas first?
The Romans
What candy Is the most popular in the entire country?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Who broke Ganesha’s teeth, leading to his name "Ekdant"?
Parashurama
Which city has the biggest Diwali celebrations in the UK?
Leicester
Who was the first president to pardon a turkey?
John F Kennedy
Name Santa's reindeer
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and (drum roll) Rudolph
Where was Jack-o-lantern invented?
Ireland
In which century did Lokmanya Tilak made the public appeal which popularized the festival?
19th century
During Diwali what activity is believed to bring you good luck for the year ahead?
a) donating to charity
b) shaking hands
c) making delicacies
d) playing cards
Playing cards
Black Friday is the biggest day of the year for what trade profession?
Plumbers
How long does it take for an average Christmas tree to grow?
15 yrs average
Samhainophobia is a fear of what?
Halloween
What does Lord Ganesha hold in one of his upper arms?
an axe