US Election 2024
Which two candidates were competing in the 2024 U.S. presidential election?
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
What was the name of the devastating period of mass starvation and disease in Ireland from 1845 to 1852, primarily caused by potato crop failures due to a blight?
The Great Famine
Which plant is traditionally associated with Christmas and is often hung so people can kiss underneath it?
Mistletoe
Song 1
All I Want for Christmas is You (Mariah Carey)
This is a childrens book
This is a children’s book
Who was the democratic president candidate until July 2024?
Joe Biden
What is the name of the tragic event on January 30, 1972, in Derry, Northern Ireland, when British soldiers shot and killed 14 unarmed civil rights protesters?
Bloody Sunday
In which country did the tradition of decorating Christmas trees originate?
Germany
Song 2
Last Christmas (Wham)
The elephants trunk
The elephant's trunk
On what date was the 2024 U.S. presidential election held?
November 5, 2024
Tuesday after the first monday of November.
In what year did Ireland legalise abortion?
2018
What is traditionally left out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve in the United States?
Milk and cookies
Song 3
Merry Christmas (Ed Sheeran & Elton John)
The elephants trunks
The elephants' trunks
How many electoral votes are needed to win the U.S. presidential election?
270
What was the name of the institutions run by Catholic nuns, where thousands of women were confined and forced to work, often under harsh conditions, from the 18th to the late 20th century?
The Magdalene Laundries
In Japan, it has become a popular tradition to eat food from which fast-food chain on Christmas Day?
KFC
Song 4
My Only Wish This Year (Britney Spears)
Marcus parents split up
Marcus' parents split up
What is the date of the presidential inauguration following the 2024 election?
January 20, 2025
How does the short story 'The Sniper' end?
The sniper finds out that he shot his own brother.
What traditional Christmas dessert in the UK is made with dried fruits, spices, and often soaked in brandy?
Christmas pudding
Song 5
Fairytale of New York (The Pogues)
The trees leaves
The tree's leaves
The trees' leaves