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This Halloween candy was originally called chicken feed.
What is candy corn
100
Veterans Day was originally known by this name.
What is Armistice Day (Remembrance Day)
100
This gender type of turkey does the gobbling.
What is the male turkey
100
In 1610 Germans in Nuremberg hung these strands of silver on their Christmas trees as a status symbol.
What is tinsel
100
This most popular Christmas tune was originally written for Thanksgiving.
What is Jingle Bells
200
The name Halloween originated from this event.
What is All Hallow's Eve
200
After the Commander-in-Chief, this person is next in line of command of the nation’s armed forces?
Who is the Secretary of Defense
200
Female turkeys don't gobble, but they do make this sound.
What is purr
200
A candelabra used in Jewish worship, especially one with eight branches and a central socket; it's usually blue and white.
What is a Menorah
200
Invented by Frank Costanza, this fictional holidays celebration involves the airing of grievances.
What is Festivus (for the rest of us)
300
He directed the scary film Psycho
Who is Alfred Hitchcock
300
These are the five branches of the nation's armed forces.
What are: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard
300
If you are tired following a Thanksgiving feast, it is likely due to the volume of food eaten and the carbohydrates in the meal rather than this amino acid found in turkey.
What is Triptophan
300
This piece of wood is specially selected and traditionally burned on a hearth during Christmas.
What is a Yule Log
300
There are approximately 24 ways to spell this holiday, also known as the Festival of Lights.
What is Hannukah...Hanuka...Chanuka...Channukah, Hanukkah.........
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Halloween has its origins in a pagan, Celtic festival in what country?This Halloween candy was originally called chicken feed.
What is (Modern-day) Ireland/United Kingdom.
The festival marked the end of summer and the harvest, and the Celtic New Year, believed to be a time when the boundary between the living and the dead Ireland / UK.
400
This is where you will find the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Where is Arlington Cemetary
400
This was the meat eaten at the first Thanksgiving meal.
What is venison
400
There are this many candles in the Jewish Menoriah.
What is Nine
400
This week-long cultural celebration, observed from December 26th to January 1st, honors African heritage and culture.
What is Kwanzaa
500
This First Lady was first to decorated the White House for Halloween.
Who is Mamie Eisenhower (1958)
500
Seen here, this famous actor served in the Marine Corps.
Who is Gene hackman
500
Home of the Mall of America, this state raises the most turkeys annually.
What is Minnesota....the state raises 40-42 million turkeys a year
500
This candleholder displays seven candles, used in the celebration of African-American culture from December 26th until January 1st.
What is a Kinara
500
On this holiday, folks in Denmark break plates and glasses on the doorsteps of friends and family, to bring good luck.
What is New Year's Eve
(It is a way of showing affection and friendship)