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100

This is the name of the most popular Christmas song in the US, sung by Mariah Carey.

All I Want For Christmas Is You

100

What is the (explosive!) activity which is often enjoyed on the 4th?

Fireworks

100

What is the bird which is traditionally eaten for Thanksgiving?

Turkey

100

Who was the first president of the United States?

George Washington

100

The day for honoring American veterans is the same as a similar French holiday. What is it?

November 11

200
What clothing do children usually leave out to receive presents inside?

Stockings (or socks)

200

The 4th of July is also known as this. (Hint: It's also the name of a famous Will Smith film!)

Independence Day

200
What berries are used in the Thanksgiving meal sauce?

Cranberries

200

Who was the first Black / African-American President of the United States?

Barack Obama

200
Who is the famous civil rights leader whose birthday is celebrated on January 15th?

Martin Luther King Jr.

300
Every year, there is a New Year's festival and countdown in a famous place in New York. What is its name?

Times Square

300
What classic Southern American food is often enjoyed on the 4th of July. (Hint: it has a typical sauce.)

Barbecue

300
What sport is most-often watched on the day after Thanksgiving?

(American) Football

300

He was the youngest-ever president in the 1960s, but sadly he was killed in office. What's his name?

John F. Kennedy

300

The holiday on October 12th is controversial: some people call it "Native American Day", while others celebrate a famous Italian sailor. Who is this?

Christopher Columbus

400
An animated movie by Tim Burton about Halloweentown is popular during both the Christmas and Halloween seasons. What is it called in English?

The Nightmare Before Christmas

400

This is a large prairie animal which is often turned into burgers for the 4th of July. What is it?

Bison

400

What day of the week is Thanksgiving day?

Thursday

400

What was Abraham Lincoln's greatest achievement?

Freeing the slaves in the USA

400

This "holiday" in May has a Spanish name, but isn't actually celebrated in Mexico.

Cinco de Mayo

500

What US state is the first to celebrate the New Year? (Hint: It's usually warm and sunny even in January.)

Hawaii

500

What's the official name of the American national anthem? (Hint: 3 words)

Star Spangled Banner

500

What was the name of the boat on which the first British pilgrims arrived to America? 

Mayflower
500

Who was the president in the 1930s and 1940s who helped America through the Great Depression and World War 2?

Franklin Roosevelt

500

On February 2nd, there is a tradition for an animal to "predict" if the spring will come soon by looking at its own shadow. What animal is it?

Groundhog