Oh my gourd!
About how many seeds does an average-sized pumpkin contain? (closest in hundreds)
500
What popular Halloween candy was originally called “Chicken Feed”?
Candy corn
What is the most popular Thanksgiving side dish in the U.S.?
Mashed potatoes
What drink is traditionally associated with Christmas?
Eggnog
What candy melts in your mouth and not in your hands?
M&M's
What’s the main ingredient in tamales, a traditional food served at many Latin American celebrations?
Corn (masa dough)
How many pumpkin pies are eaten on Thanksgiving in the US? (Closest in millions)
50 million pumpkin pies
Which country is credited with creating gingerbread houses?
Germany
Next to green beans, what is the main ingredient of "Green bean casserole"?
Campbell's cream of mushroom soup
Hot chocolate became popular in Europe after being introduced from which continent?
South America
What candy slogan says “Taste the Rainbow”?
Skittles
Which traditional Hanukkah food is fried in oil to symbolize the miracle of the oil?
Latkes (potato pancakes)
What is the name of the substance that gives pumpkins their orange color?
Beta carotene
What fruit is the key ingredient in mulled cider?
Apple
How many pounds of turkey do Americans eat on Thanksgiving? (closest in millions)
736 million pounds
The abbreviation “PSL,” popular each fall, stands for what drink?
Pumpkin Spice Latte
This candy claims to be “two great tastes that taste great together.”
In Italy, families celebrate Christmas Eve with a seafood feast known as what?
The Feast of the Seven Fishes
The tradition of carving jack-o’-lanterns originated in which country?
Ireland
What are the top three pie flavors sold in America?
Apple, Pumpkin, Pecan
What is the difference between "Stuffing" and "Dressing"?
Dressing is cooked outside of the turkey.
Mulled cider is a warm spiced version of what beverage?
apple cider
What candy, originally designed to keep choir singers quiet during church services, is now a Christmas icon?
Candy cane
In Japan, it’s a modern tradition to eat what American fast-food meal on Christmas Day?
KFC (Fried chicken)
Which U.S. state is known as the pumpkin capital of the world and home to Libby's, the top producer of canned pumpkin?
Illinois
The spice blend known as “pumpkin spice” doesn’t actually contain pumpkin — name two of its main ingredients.
Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, or allspice.
What percentage of the average head of cabbage is water?
90%
The modern image of Santa Claus was popularized by what beverage company’s advertising in the 1930s?
Coca-Cola
Which candy was originally called “Opal Fruits” in the U.K.?
Starburst
What fruit is a traditional decoration and gift during the Chinese New Year because it symbolizes good luck and prosperity?
Oranges (or tangerines)
If you want your pumpkins to be ready for Halloween, what is the best month to plant them?
May or June
How many cranberries does it take to make one can of cranberry sauce?
About 200
What is the main ingredient in the classic Southern dish Hoppin’ John, traditionally eaten on New Year’s Day for luck?
Black-eyes peas
What beverage is often left out for Santa in the U.K. instead of milk?
Sherry
What candy's tagline is "Get the sensation"?
York Peppermint Patty
In what country do children receive gifts from St. Basil on January 1st, not December 25th?
Greece