Halloween
What animals that are associated with witches are bad luck if one crosses your path?
Black cats
How long did the first Thanksgiving Feast last?
A. 1 day
B. 1 week
C. 3 days
D. 4 days
C. 3 days
Isn't that a very long dinner?
What is the name of the Grinch's dog?
Max
About how much confetti was dropped on Times Square on New Year's Eve?
A. 3 pounds
B. 1 ton
C. 6 tons
D. 250 pounds
B. around 1 ton
Why do we wear green on St. Patrick's Day?
It makes you invisible to leprechauns; they can't pinch you!
If a werewolf bites someone, what turns them into one (a werewolf) themselves?
A full moon
What does the term "cornucopia" mean?
A. Corn husks
B. Horn of Plenty
C. A Greek
D. A traditional corn dish
B. Horn of Plenty
What is the night before Christmas called?
Christmas Eve
Not a question but did you know this:
Ancient Rome celebrated the New Year on March 1st?
Both teams get points for this answer!
How many leaves does a shamrock have?
(Shamrocks and four-leaf clovers are not the same)
From base to point, what is the order of the colors on a piece of candy corn?
Yellow, orange, & white
Who was the first President to make Thanksgiving a national holiday?
A. Washington
B. Lincoln
C. Jefferson
D. Roosevelt
B. Lincoln
What usually sits atop of a Christmas tree?
A star or an angel
Smashing a peppermint version of what animal is considered to be good luck in New York?
Pig
Who knew this? I didn't but now we all know!
What does the word "Leprechaun" mean?
Small body
Which classic Halloween candy is shaped like a peanut in a crispy candy shell?
Circus Peanuts
Which country consumes (eats) the most turkeys per year?
A. Israel
B. United States
C. Mexico
D. Germany
A. Israel
In what country did people first start putting up Christmas trees?
A. Germany
B. The US
C. Mexico
D. India
A. Germany
What are the countries that bake ring-shaped pastries and cakes on New Year's eve?
Mexico, Greece, and The Netherlands
Which other holiday began in Ireland?
Halloween
In which country can you find sugar skulls during the Halloween season?
Mexico
Which US State produces the most turkeys annually?
A. Alabama
B. North Carolina
C. Missouri
D. Arkansas
B. North Carolina
What are the names of Santa's reindeer?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, & Rudolph.
Who celebrates the New Year's day with the arrival of the first snow?
A. Alaskans
B. Ashland, NC
C. Eskimos
D. Antarctica
C. Eskimos
Which US city dyes its river green each St. Patrick's Day?
A. Charlotte
B. Columbus
C. Charleston
D. Chicago
D. Chicago