Halloween Shenanigans
Halloween has its origins in a pagan, Celtic festival in what country?
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.
Veterans Day was originally known by this name.
What is Armistice Day (Remembrance Day)
This gender type of turkey does the gobbling.
What is the male turkey
In 1610 Germans in Nuremberg hung these strands of silver on their Christmas trees as a status symbol.
What is tinsel
This most popular Christmas tune was originally written for Thanksgiving.
What is Jingle Bells
The name Halloween originated from this event.
What is All Hallow's Eve
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
Female turkeys don't gobble, but they do make this sound.
What is purr
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
Invented by Frank Costanza, this fictional holidays celebration involves the airing of grievances.
What is Festivus (for the rest of us)
Who is Alfred Hitchcock
These are the five branches of the nation's armed forces.
What are: Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard
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
This piece of wood is specially selected and traditionally burned on a hearth during Christmas.
What is a Yule Log
There are approximately 24 ways to spell this holiday, also known as the Festival of Lights.
What is Hannukah...Hanuka...Chanuka...Channukah, Hanukkah.........
This Halloween candy was originally called chicken feed.
What is candy corn
This is where you will find the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Where is Arlington Cemetary
This was the meat eaten at the first Thanksgiving meal.
What is venison
There are this many candles in the Jewish Menoriah.
What is Nine
This week-long cultural celebration, observed from December 26th to January 1st, honors African heritage and culture.
What is Kwanzaa
This First Lady was first to decorated the White House for Halloween.
Who is Mamie Eisenhower (1958)
The treaty that marked the official end of World War I?
What is the Treaty of Versailles
This state which is home of the Mall of America raises the most turkeys annually.
What is Minnesota....the state raises 40-42 million turkeys a year
This candleholder displays seven candles, used in the celebration of African-American culture from December 26th until January 1st.
What is a Kinara
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)