Oktoberfest
In which German city is Oktoberfest traditionally held?
Munich
What is Diwali also known as?
The festival of Lights.
How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?
Four
On what date is Halloween celebrated each year?
October 31st
In which Spanish town is La Tomatina held?
Buñol
What year was the first Oktoberfest celebrated?
Year 1810
What do people light outside their homes to symbolize the victory of light over darkness?
Diyas (oil lamps or candles)
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
What is the traditional activity where children dress in costumes and go door-to-door asking for sweets?
Trick or Treating
In which year did the first La Tomatina take place?
Year 1945
How many official breweries are allowed to serve beer at Munich’s Oktoberfest?
Six
Which famous Indian epic is associated with the story of Diwali?
The Ramayana
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
Before pumpkins became the popular choice in America, which vegetable was traditionally carved into lanterns in Ireland and Scotland?
Turnips
What is the estimated number of tomatoes used during the festival?
About 120,000 kilograms (over 250,000 pounds)
What is the name of the large pretzel commonly eaten at Oktoberfest?
Brezn (or Brezel)
Which game is traditionally played during Diwali in many Indian households?
Cards (especially Teen Patti or Rummy)
According to the song, what did my true love give to me on the eighth day of Christmas?
Eight maids a-milking
In the Friends episode ‘The One with the Halloween Party’, the characters dress in memorable – but not particularly spooky – costumes. What did Phoebe dress as?
Supergirl
Which month does La Tomatina occur?
August
Roughly how many liters of beer are consumed at Munich's Oktoberfest each year?
Over 6 million liters
Which place in India is famous for its Diwali celebration with thousands of earthen lamps at the Saryu River?
Ayodhya
Which horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmas time?
Krampus
There are three witch sisters in the movie “Hocus Pocus”, what is their last name?
The Sanderson Sisters
What is the name of the event where people try to climb a greased pole before the tomato fight begins?
Palo jabón