Christmas
What are the first lyrics you know from the 12 Days of Christmas?
On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me A partridge in a pear tree
Jack-O’-Lanterns were originally carved out of what ________ in Ireland
Turnips , sometimes potatoes or beets
Which Native American tribe celebrated the first thanksgiving with the pilgrims?
The WAMPANOAG tribe
What food do people in Spain eat at Midnight on New Years?/fruit
12 grapes
What was Veterans Day originally called before it was changed in 1954?
Armistice Day!
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
Are pumpkins technically a fruit or a vegetable?
A Fruit
Which popular song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
“Jingle Bells”
In Italy and Brazil, wearing what color underwear on New Year’s Eve is believed to bring good luck, love, or wealth?
Red for love( in Italy ) or yellow/red in Latin Ameri for wealth/love
What flower is often associated with remembering veterans, especially around this time of year?
The red poppy
Which U.S. state was the first to declare Christmas a public holiday?
Alabama
According to superstitio, if you see a spider on Hallowee, what does it mean?
It means the spirit of a loved one is watching over you
In what month does Canada celebrate Thanksgiving ?
October
What type of peace, artist traditionally eaten in the southern you?.S.what type of peace, artist traditionally eaten in the Southern U.S. on New Year’s Day for luck?
Black-eyed peas
What major war ended on November 11th, which is why we celebrate on this day?
World War 1
In Japan, what fast-food chain is a popular choice for Christmas dinner?
KFC ( Kentucky Fried Chicken )
Which U.S. state grows the most pumpkins every year?
Illinois
What specific part of the Turkey is saved and snapped as a superstitious good luck custom?
The wishbone
What were the people that came over on a boat called?
Pilgrims
Does Veterans Day honor only veterans who passed away, or all veterans?
It honors all veterans,living or deceased
“Jingle Bells” was the first song ever broadcast from space. The original title of the song, written by James Lord Pierpont for Thanksgiving, was something different. What was it?
“One Horse Open Sleigh”
What candy was originally called “chicken feed” when it was invented in the late 1880s?
Candy Corn
Which NFL team has played a game on Thanksgiving Day almost every year since 1934?
The Detroit Lions
What big bird is usually the main food we eat on Thanksgivin?
A Turkey