Christmas Day
When do people celebrate Christmas in the UK?
December 25th
What is the main color of St. Valentine's Day?
Red
On what date is Halloween celebrated?
October 31st
What is the symbol of Ireland and St. Patrick's Day?
A Shamrock (three-leaf clover)
On which night do people in Britain light big bonfires and watch fireworks?
November 5th
What is the traditional meat served for a British Christmas dinner?
Turkey
What do people usually send to someone they like on this day?
A Valentine card
What do people carve scary faces into to make lanterns?
Pumpkins
Who is the magical Irish character that hides a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow?
Leprechaun
What do people burn on top of the bonfire?
A straw doll called "the Guy"
What do children in the UK hang at the end of their beds or by the fireplace for small presents?
A Christmas stocking
Who is the famous winged child with a bow and arrow who shoots at people's hearts?
Cupid
What do children say when they knock on a door to get sweets?
Trick or Treat!
What is the national color of this holiday?
Green
What did Guy Fawkes try to blow up in 1605?
The Houses of Parliament
Every year at 3:00 PM, what does the British Monarch (the King) do on television?
Gives a Christmas Speech to the nation
In the UK, many people sign their Valentine cards with a secret letter to stay anonymous. What is it?
X (meaning a kiss)
According to the legend, which animal is often a companion of a witch?
A black cat
St. Patrick is the patron saint of which country?
Ireland
What famous "rhyme" or poem starts with the words about this night?
"Remember, remember, the fifth of November..."
What do British people pull during Christmas dinner that makes a "bang" sound and contains a paper crown and a joke?
A Christmas Cracker
What is the most traditional flower to give on Valentine's Day?
Red Rose
What was the original name for Halloween in old Britain?
All Hallows' Eve
Legend says that St. Patrick drove all of these animals out of Ireland. Which ones?
Snakes
What was the name of the secret plan Guy Fawkes was part of?
The Gunpowder Plot