Diwali
Which US President celebrated Diwali personally at the White House? And which year?
Barack Obama in 2009
Which U.S. president proclaimed the last Thursday in November to be a national day of thanksgiving? Which year?
Abraham Lincoln in 1863
What vegetable was originally carved to create a Jack-O'-lantern before the pumpkin became the Halloween vegetable of choice?
Turnip
Who was the US president that erected and decorated the first Christmas tree at the White House?
Benjamin Harrison
What is the traditional New Year's Eve song?
Auld Lang Syne
What is the first day of Diwali called? How is it celebrated?
Dhanteras celebrated by buying gold, silver & utensils
Which U.S. president began the annual tradition of “pardoning” a turkey? Which year?
George HW Bush 1989
What country celebrates The Day of the Dead?
Mexico
Three of Santa's reindeer's names begin with the letter "D." What are those names?
Dancer, Dasher and Donner
What is the purpose of the "First Footing" tradition in Scotland on New Year's Eve?
To bring good luck for the coming year
What is the fifth day of Diwali called? How is it celebrated?
Bhai Dooj celebrates the bonds between brothers and sisters
This tribe of Native Americans were invited to the first Thanksgiving feast.
Wampanoag
What is the first country to celebrate Halloween?
England
How many gifts in total were given in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" song?
364
In which country do people traditionally eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve?
Spain
Which oil is especially used to light lamps during Diwali?
Mustard
What holiday happens the day after Thanksgiving, but is not Black Friday?
Native American Heritage Day
On which historical figure was Bram Stoker's Dracula said to have been based?
Vlad the Impaler
According to Austrian folklore, what is the name of the horned figure that punishes naughty kids at Christmastime?
Krampus
In Brazil, New Year's Eve is celebrated on the beach. Which color do people traditionally wear during celebrations?
White
Diwali commemorates the spiritual enlightenment of which two saints?
Swami Dayanand Saraswati and Vardhamana Mahavira
Which other country celebrates Thanksgiving and when?
Canada, 2nd Monday in October
What is the day after Halloween called?
All Saints' Day
Which fairy tale were the first gingerbread houses inspired by?
Hansel and Gretel
When did the New Year's Eve Ball first drop in Times Square?
1907