Holiday dates
When is Christmas celebrated?
Dec 25th
What holiday involves dressing up in costumes and is celebrated on October 31st?"
Halloween
What pie is traditionally eaten during Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin pie
What is the best-selling Christmas song?
White Christmas
Which holiday is known for the tradition of hiding and finding colored eggs?
Easter
What are the two months Diwali falls between?
October and November
Which holiday is known as the "Festival of Lights"?
Diwali
What is a popular food they eat during Hanukkah?
Latkes/potato pancakes
In the song "Jingle Bells," what type of sleigh is mentioned?
One-horse open sleigh
How did they use to light Christmas trees before string lights?
They used to use candles
What dates is Kwanzaa celebrated?
Kwanzaa - (Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture )
December 26 to January 1st
Which holiday on the first Monday in September marks the end of summer in the United States?"
Labor Day
What is the popular food eaten during Diwali?
Sweet treats like laddoos and jalebis
In the movie "Home Alone," what is the name of the young boy left behind?
Kevin McCallister
In what country did the tradition of carving pumpkins for Halloween originate?
Ireland
When is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?
Cinco de Mayo - (Celebration of Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza.)
May 5th
Which religious holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is observed on a Sunday in March or April?
Easter
In Italy, what dish is traditionally eaten on Christmas Eve?
Feast of the Seven Fishes
What classic holiday movie features a character named George Bailey?
It's a Wonderful Life
What is the significance of the red and green colors during Christmas?
Red represents the apple, and green represents the tree in the Garden of Eden
When does the Dongzhi Festival usually fall?
Dec 21st
What Chinese holiday is known for the dragon and lion dances, as well as the giving of red envelopes
Chinese New Year
In Japan, what is a traditional New Year's dish?
Osechi Ryori
In the movie "Elf," what is Buddy's favorite type of pasta?
Spaghetti
How many candles would you need for a menorah for all of Hanukkah?
44 candles