Holiday Dates
When was Easter in 2025?
April 20th.
What Irish American dish is had on St. Patrick's Day and New Year's Eve?
Corned Beef and Cabbage.
In Spanish-speaking countries, how are people typically greeted during Christmas time?
"Feliz Navidad".
On Holi, participants will throw what at each other to signify spring and unity?
Colored powder (Gulal).
What is this year’s animal in the Chinese zodiac?
The snake.
What holiday is on December 6th, when kids leave their shoes out for gifts?
St. Nicholas Day.
In Polish culture, what round pastries are enjoyed on “Fat Thursday,” to celebrate the last day before Lent?
Paczki.
What is "Merry Christmas" in French?
"Joyeux Noel".
La Tomatina in Spain, what fruit is thrown at each other?
Tomato.
How long does Advent last?
22 to 28 days.
What month does Oktoberfest start?
September.
What sweet bread is consumed on January 6th during the King’s Day festivities in Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries?
Rosca de Reye.
How do you say "Happy Hanukkah" in Hebrew?
"Chag Sameach".
During Christmas in the Philippines, people display what star-shaped lanterns?
Parol.
What African American cultural celebration begins on December 26 and lasts seven days?
Kwanzaa.
When is Russian Orthodox Christmas?
January 7th.
What special bread is consumed on ceremonial occasions and major Jewish holidays?
Challah.
What is "Happy Holidays" in Italian?
"Buene Feste".
What colorful Indian attire is worn by women during Diwali?
Sari.
Why do they light the candles on the menorah for 8 days?
To commemorate the miracle that the oil lasted for 8 days in the Second Temple.
When is Bastille Day, a French holiday to commemorate the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789?
July 14th.
In Japan, what formal gifts are given twice a year, usually containing food or drinks?
Ochugen and Oseibo.
What phrase means “Have a good slide into the New Year” in German?
"Guten Rutsch".
During the Loy Krathong festival in Thailand, people release what into the river?
Floating lanterns.
What ancient Persian holiday is celebrated on the longest and darkest night of the year?
Shab-e-Yalda.