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 what is the most popular Christmas album 

Elvis Presley's 1957 LP Elvis' Christmas Album,

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How is Halloween less commonly referred to as?

  • Answer: Allhalloween, All Hallows'Eve, or All Saints' Eve.
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  • Is the pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?

A fruit.

50

When was the first gathering held at Time Square on New Year’s Eve?



Answer: In 1904.

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Cupid has what name in Greek mythology?

Answer: Eros

100

what is the original name for Jingle bells?

one horse open slay 

100

What sort of mask does Michael Myers wear in the original Halloween?

Because the studio had such a small budget, they had to use the cheapest mask they could find. It was a $2 William Shatner mask that they spray-painted white.

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  • What constitutes a Thanksgiving meal/dinner?

Turkey, cranberry sauce, potatoes, beans, etc.


100

When were the time balls invented?

In 1829.

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Question: What Valentine's Day candy was first created on equipment made for lozenges?

Answer: Sweethearts

500
  • Where can people eat a “Wigilia supper” at Christmas?

Poland

500

 What item is banned only during Halloween in Hollywood?


Answer: Silly string

500
  • How many pumpkin pies are consumed each Thanksgiving in the US?

About 50 million.


500

What is the name of the celebration observed in ancient Greece during which an infant is paraded around in a basket?

 Baby New Year.

500

When did Sweethearts first get their shape?

 1901

1000
  • Which country came up with the dessert ”White Christmas” made from coconut oil and dried fruit? 

Australia 

1000

What place holds the Guinness World title for the most jack-o’-lanterns lit in one place?

answer: Keene, New Hampshire, United States.

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  • What’s the most popular alcoholic drink for Thanksgiving dinner?

Red wine.


1000

How many people attended the first Times Square New Year’s party?

Over 200,000.

1000

In the Victorian era, mean-spirited Valentine's Day cards were called "___ Valentines."

Vinegar

10000

Which ornament is traditionally placed on the top of our Christmas trees?

A star 

10000

Some end up wearing their clothing inside out on Halloween - why is that?

  • Answer: Allegedly, wearing your clothes inside out on Halloween and walking backward means you could see a witch at midnight.
10000
  • Which popular Thanksgiving meal side is said to have fewer calories - yams or sweet potatoes?

Sweet potatoes.

10000

When was the first ball dropped on New Year’s Eve?

In 1907.

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Who wrote the oldest-known Valentine's Day message?

The Duke of Orleans