Thanksgiving/ Boxing Day
When is Boxing Day and is it a public holiday?
26 December, Yes
When is Remembrance Day and is it a public holiday?
11 November, No
When is New Year's Day and is it a public holiday?
1 January, Yes
When is Christmas Day and is it a public holiday?
25 December, Yes
What is the name of the baby who is celebrated by Christians at Christmas?
Jesus
Which Thursday of which month is Thanksgiving in the United States?
4th Thursday of November
Which Tuesday of which month is the Melbourne Cup?
1st Tuesday of November
When is Australia Day and is it a public holiday?
26 January, yes
What is the name of the man who traditionally gives presents to children?
Santa Claus
Who appeared to the shepherds in the field?
angel/s
What has the Friday after Thanksgiving become known as?
Black Friday
What is the reason for Remembrance Day?
To commemorate (remember) people who have died in wars
What is the reason for Australia Day?
Celebrates the landing of the first fleet bringing convicts.
Where does Santa Clause traditionally live.
North Pole
What was the name of the town that Mary and Joseph travelled to?
Bethlehem
Name one traditional food served at Thanksgiving
Turkey, potatoes, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, etc
The Melbourne Cup is held at which racecourse?
Flemington Racecourse
List two suggestions on how to keep a New Year's resolution.
Tell someone, be realistic, small goals/steps, not too many goals, reward successes,
Name one of the reindeer who pulls the sleigh at Christmas
Rudolf, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donna and Blitzen
Name two of the three gifts that the wise men brought to Jesus?
gold, myrrh, frankincense
Name two traditional activities that occur on Boxing Day in Australia.
Boxing Day sales, Sydney to Hobart yacht race, Boxing Day cricket match, Blockbuster movie release, spending time with family.
Which horse won the Melbourne Cup in 2024?
Knight's choice
Tell us about one New Year's celebration from another country.
Scotland - first footing, Columbia - suitcase, Denmark - break plates, Greece - onion,
South Africa - New furniture, Philippines - round things, USA - Times Square, NZ/Aus fireworks
What is usually put at the top of a Christmas tree?
A star or angel
What was the name of Mary's sister?
Elizabeth