Diwali
Which Indian epic is linked to the festival of Diwali?
A) Mahabharata
B) Ramayana
C) Bhagavad Gita
D) Vedas
B) Ramayana
What does a carved pumpkin symbolize?
A) Wealth
B) Protection from spirits
C) Good luck
D) Harvest
B) Protection from spirits
What word is spelled incorrectly in every single dictionary?
Incorrectly
Which pie is most associated with Thanksgiving?
A) Apple pie
B) Pumpkin pie
C) Cherry pie
D) Lemon pie
B) Pumpkin pie
What is the traditional Christmas tree decoration?
A) Pumpkins
B) Ornaments
C) Flowers
D) Candles
B) Ornaments
How many days does the festival of Diwali typically last?
A) 1
B) 3
C) 5
D) 7
C) 5
In Scotland, what vegetable is used to be carved into a jack-o-lantern?
A) Turnip
B) Pumpkin
C) Round gourd
D) Cabbage
A) Turnip
We all know that Neil Armstrong took the first step on the moon, do you know who took the second step?
Neil Armstrong himself, he had two legs :)
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
A) 5 days
B) 2 days
C) 3 days
D) 1 week
C) 3 days
The first thanksgiving was in September of 1621 and had other meats but not Turkey.
What is the traditional Christmas drink?
A) Eggnog
B) Lemonade
C) Coffee
D) Tea
A) Eggnog
Which of these is traditionally performed on the first day of Diwali?
A) Praying
B) Cleaning
C) Visiting the temple
D) Baking
B) Cleaning
What two countries popularized Halloween costumes for trick-or-treating?
A) United States & England
B) Scotland & United States
C) Scotland and Ireland
D) England & Ireland
C) Scotland and Ireland
What has to be broken before you can use it?
An egg/ walnut
What is often broken for good luck at Thanksgiving?
A) Pumpkin stem
B) Wishbone
C) Turkey feather
D) Corn husk
B) Wishbone
Which country started the tradition of Christmas trees?
A) USA
B) Germany
C) France
D) England
B) Germany
According to ancient beliefs, how many 'diyas' should be lit on Diwali night?
A) 14
B) 11
C) 13
D) 21
C) 13
According to superstition, if you stare into a mirror at midnight on Halloween, what are you meant to see?
A) Your death angel
B) Your best friend
C) Your future husband/wife
D) Your enemy
C) Your future husband/wife
What is always coming but never arrives?
Tomorrow
Thanksgiving present: You won 400 points.
Congratulations!
Which plant is associated with Christmas?
A) Rose
B) Poinsettia
C) Tulip
D) Sunflower
B) Poinsettia
Due to a Mexican legend where a poor girl's humble weed gift transformed into bright red blooms for baby Jesus, linking them to the "Flowers of the Holy Night"
Who was the first US President to host a Diwali party at the White House?
A) Bill Clinton
B) Donald Trump
C) Joe Biden
D) Barack Obama
D) Barack Obama
What place holds the Guinness World title for the most jack-o’-lanterns lit in one place?
A) Keene, New Hampshire, United States
B) Boston Common in downtown Boston, Massachusetts
C) Highwood, Illinois
D) Glasgow, Scotland
A) Keene, New Hampshire, United States
The town has now broken the record eight times since the original attempt (30,581).
What belongs to you but is used more by others?
Your name
Which US President made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
A) George Washington
B) Abraham Lincoln
C) Thomas Jefferson
D) John Adams
B) Abraham Lincoln
Which song is most associated with Christmas?
A) Silent Night
B) Happy Birthday
C) Jingle Bells
D) Joyful Noise
A) Silent Night
First published in 1857, Jingle bells was written by James Lord Pierpont, to be sung on Thanksgiving — not Christmas.