Fall/Winter Holiday Trivia

Question 1

According to the song, what gift did my true love give to me on the 5th day of Christmas?

Accepted Answer

5 Golden Rings

Question 2

Which US city hosts the annual New Year's Eve "Ball Drop"?

Accepted Answer

New York City

Question 3

What modern day country was the original St. Nicholas from?

Accepted Answer

Turkey

Question 4

Kwanzaa is a religious celebration.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

The next Lunar New Year celebration (in Feb. 2022) will mark the start of which year?

Accepted Answer

The Year of the Tiger

Question 6

The Winter Solstice marks what event in the year?

Accepted Answer

When we start getting more daylight hours

Question 7

What holiday is traditionally associated with burning a log?

Accepted Answer

Yuletide

Question 8

Christmas Day is a federal holiday in the United States

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

During Diwali, decorations made with flour and water are put near the entrance to homes. What are these usually called?

Accepted Answer

Rangoli

Question 10

In the video game series Animal Crossing, what is the "Santa" character named?

Accepted Answer

Jingle

Question 11

Mari Lwyd is a wintertime figure from what country?

Accepted Answer

Wales

Question 12

Which of the following holidays was inspired by a TV show?

Accepted Answer

Festivus

Question 13

Lunar New Year takes place on Jan. 1st every year

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

Which of the following foods is NOT traditionally eaten during Hannukah?

Accepted Answer

Fried Rice

Question 15

What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie?

Accepted Answer

Home Alone

Question 16

There are 8 nights of Hannukah

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

Kwanzaa originated in which country?

Accepted Answer

United States

Question 18

Christmas is typically celebrated by using what kind of plants?

Accepted Answer

Evergreens

Question 19

The Dongzhi Festival is a celebration of the winter solstice held in all but which of the following countries?

Accepted Answer

Seychelles

Question 20

Which of the following is one of the gods celebrated at Diwali?

Accepted Answer

Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth

Question 21

How many ghosts appear in "A Christmas Carol"?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 22

Donner and Blitzen are names derived from the German words for what?

Accepted Answer

Thunder and Lightning

Question 23

Which of the following holidays does NOT fall on the same date each year?

Accepted Answer

Eid al-Adha

Question 24

The story of Santa Claus is based on the Christian St Jude

Accepted Answer

False

Question 25

How much money do Americans spend (on average) on holiday gifts per person?

Accepted Answer

About $1000

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