Sankranthi
Sankranthi marks the transition of the Sun into which zodiac sign?
Makara (Capricorn)
Which two main ingredients symbolize warmth and friendshsip in Sankranthi Sweets?
Sesame seeds and Jaggery
Diwali celebrates the return of which figure to Ayodhya?
Lord Rama
Why do people say “break a leg” when you go on stage?
Because every play has a cast.
What board game is known as the best-selling game of all time?
Monopoly
Sankranthi is based on which type of calendar rather than the lunar calendar?
Solar Calendar
What natural materials were traditionally used to make kites during Sankranthi?
Paper and Bamboo
Navratri lasts for how many nights?
9
If athletes get athlete’s foot, what do elves get?
Mistle-toes
What ancient Greek Mathematician in known at the "Father of Geometry"?
Euclid
What is Sankranthi called in Tamil Nadu?
What is the cultural meaning of flying kites during Sankranthi?
celebrating the harvest and welcoming longer days
Holi is also known as the festival of what natural element?
Colors
What kind of ghost has the best hearing?
The eeriest
What is the longest bone in the human body?
(1/2)thigh bone
femur
Which day of the Sankranthi festival is SPECIFICALY dedicated to honoring cattle?
Mattu Pongal
Which 2-3 Indian States are especially famous for large-scale kite festivals during Sankranthi?
Gujarat and Telangana (or Andhra Pradesh)
What is Onam?
Celebrated primarily in Kerala, this harvest festival features snake boat races and the floral decoration known as pookalam.
Why do seagulls fly over the sea?
If they flew over the bay, they would be bagels.
What ancient wonder was located in the city of Babylon?
The Hanging Gardens
What astronomical event causes Sankranthi to mark the Sun's northward journey?
Uttarayana
What is the traditional saying shared with tilgul that encourages harmony?
"Tilgul ghya, god god bola" (Accept sweets and speak sweetly)
Which Indian Festival is associated with the lunar new year in many regions?
Ugadi (or Gudi Padwa)
Why are there gates around cemeteries?
Because people are dying to get in.
Which country has the most time zones when including overseas territories?
France