Society & Culture·medium
Jack o'lanterns are exclusively associated with Halloween celebrations.jack o lanternsholidaystraditionsseasons
History·hard
The tradition of carving faces into vegetables for Halloween existed before pumpkins were introduced to Europe.halloweenjack o lanternsturnipstraditions
Food & Drink·hard
What sweet treat was originally used to 'pay off' trick-or-treaters to prevent pranks?Soul cakes✓ correct
Candy corn
Toffee apples
Licorice
halloweencandytraditionshistory
Society & Culture·easy
Kinara candles are lit all seven days of Kwanzaa, one for each day.kwanzaakinaracandlestraditions
Society & Culture·hard
What is the correct term for the straw mat traditionally placed on the table during Kwanzaa?Mkeka✓ correct
Karamu
Zawadi
Tatamala
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Society & Culture·hard
In Japanese culture, what is the name of the celebration marking a person's 60th birthday, symbolizing a return to childhood?Kanreki✓ correct
Seijin-shiki
Tanabata
Omagatoki
agingculturetraditionsjapan
General Knowledge·easy
What color are the decorative lights traditionally hung during Christmas in the United States?Multicolored or white✓ correct
Only red and green
Only blue
Only gold
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History·hard
Which English king first established the tradition of the Christmas Day speech?King George V✓ correct
King Edward VII
King George VI
King George III
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History·easy
In which country did the Christmas tree tradition originate?Germany✓ correct
England
France
Sweden
christmastreestraditionsgermany
General Knowledge·hard
What is the traditional material for a Christmas cracker's snap mechanism?Two thin paper tubes with chemically treated paper✓ correct
A spring-loaded device
Dried bamboo strips
A small firecracker
christmastraditionsbritish
Society & Culture·easy
Which country has the tradition of eating KFC as a Christmas meal?Japan✓ correct
South Korea
Thailand
Philippines
christmasfoodtraditionsasia
History·hard
In what year was the first artificial Christmas tree commercially produced?1930s✓ correct
1890s
1950s
1910s
christmashistorytraditions
Food & Drink·easy
Which fish is used in the traditional dish 'fish and chips' in British cuisine?Cod✓ correct
Haddock
Pollock
Halibut
british cuisinefishfoodtraditions
Society & Culture·hard
In traditional Chinese culture, what does the moth symbolize?Death or the soul of the deceased✓ correct
Good fortune and prosperity
Love and romance
Wisdom and knowledge
culturemothsymbolismtraditions
Society & Culture·medium
What is the name of the traditional German beer hall famous for Oktoberfest celebrations?Hofbräuhaus✓ correct
Bierkneipe
Weinstube
Ratskeller
beerculturegermanytraditions
General Knowledge·medium
In the Christmas carol 'Away in a Manger', what was the little Lord Jesus asleep on?The Hay✓ correct
The Manger
A Donkey
The Stars
christmasgeneral knowledgecelebrationsreligionculturetraditions
Film & TV·medium
Which TV Family Adopted A Greyhound For Christmas?The Simpsons✓ correct
The Flintstones
The Bradys
The Sopranos
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Film & TV·hard
In which 1996 Christmas film does Arnold Schwarzenegger play a father trying to get the must have toy for his son?Jingle All The Way✓ correct
The Santa Claus
I'll Be Home For Christmas
Jack Frost
christmasfilmfilm and tvcelebrationsreligionentertainment
Food & Drink·medium
Traditional in Germany at Christmas, what sort of food is stollen?Cake✓ correct
Cured Meat
Cheese
Pickled Vegetables
germanychristmasfoodfood and drinkcountrieseurope
Food & Drink·medium
Food from which fast food chain is traditionally eaten for Christmas dinner in Japan?KFC✓ correct
McDonald's
Subway
Domino's
foodfood and drinkfast foodjapanchristmasculture
Film & TV·medium
In 'Home Alone 2' which city was Kevin lost in?New York✓ correct
Chicago
Paris
London
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Arts & Literature·medium
What is the name of Tiny Tim's father in the story, 'A Christmas Carol'?Bob Cratchit✓ correct
Billy Catchit
Norman Patchit
Gregory Snatchit
christmasliteratureclassic novelsfictitious charactersarts and literaturecelebrations
History·hard
Where did the real St. Nicholas live?Turkey✓ correct
Russia
Spain
Denmark
christmaschristianitypeoplehistorycelebrationsreligion
Music·easy
Which song begins with the lyrics: "I don't want a lot for Christmas, there is just one thing I need."?"All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey✓ correct
"Jumpin', Jumpin'" by Destiny's Child
"American Pie" by Don McLean
"Let it Be" by the Beatles
songslyricschristmasgeneral knowledgemusicpoetry
Music·medium
Which 1969 festival was held at Max Yasgur's farm?Woodstock✓ correct
Lollapalooza
Bonnaroo
Coachella
musicfestivals1960sarts and literaturecelebrationsevents
Music·medium
Which singer released Driving Home for Christmas in 1988?Chris Rea✓ correct
Brian Jelico
Kevin Dober
David Duschamps
songsmusicchristmas1980sarts and literaturecelebrations
Music·hard
On the Single “ Do They Know It's Christmas ” Only One Person Performed On Both The Original And The 20 Year Remake Band Aid 20, Who Was It?Bono✓ correct
Chris Martin
Paul McCartney
Phil Collins
christmassongsmusiccelebrationsreligionarts and literature
Science·medium
What Colour Are Holly Berries?Red✓ correct
Purple
Yellow
Blue
christmasplantssciencecelebrationsreligionnature
Society & Culture·easy
On Which Date Is Halloween?October 31st✓ correct
November 10th
October 24th
November 21st
halloweengeneral knowledgesociety and culturecelebrationsculturetraditions
Society & Culture·easy
What flower has cultural significance for being associated with love?Rose✓ correct
Lily
Daisy
Tulip
society and cultureplantssymbolstraditionsnaturebiology
History·hard
What is the name of the Viking practice of sacrificing prisoners to their gods?Blót✓ correct
Flägen
Midsommar
Odinskón
historyvikingstraditionsancientculturesociety and culture
History·medium
In the Christmas song 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas' what "will be out of sight"?Troubles✓ correct
Difficulties
Woes
Problems
christmashistorycelebrationsreligionculturetraditions
Food & Drink·medium
What is the name of the cake traditionally eaten in Italy at Christmas?Panettone✓ correct
Simnal
Victoria Sponge
Roulade
italyfoodchristmastraditionsfood and drinkcountries
History·medium
On April 19, 1956, Grace Kelly had a storybook wedding with Prince Rainier of which country?Monaco✓ correct
Andorra
Sweden
Switzerland
weddingspeoplehistory1950scelebrationsculture
Society & Culture·easy
What Would You Traditionally 'Bob' For At Halloween?Apples✓ correct
Bananas
Cherries
Carrots
halloweentraditionsfoodsociety and culturecelebrationsculture
Film & TV·hard
Which James Bond Movie Is Set During The Christmas Period?On Her Majesty's Secret Service✓ correct
Live and Let Die
Goldeneye
Dr. No
filmchristmasjames bondentertainmentartcelebrations
Film & TV·easy
Which actor played the role of Kevin McCallister in Home Alone?Macauley Culkin✓ correct
Bill Murray
Andy Serkis
Al Pacino
peopleactingcult filmsfilmchristmasgeneral knowledge
Society & Culture·easy
What did 'my true love give to me' on the first day of Christmas?A Partridge In A Pear Tree✓ correct
5 Gold Rings
A Turtle Dove
True Love
christmaslyricssociety and culturecelebrationsreligionmusic
Society & Culture·easy
What is the name of the bandaged walking dead often seen during Halloween, whose name comes from the Persian word for 'wax'?A mummy✓ correct
A zombie
A skeleton
A vampire
halloweenwordssociety and culturecelebrationslanguageculture
General Knowledge·hard
When visiting Finland, Santa leaves his sleigh behind and rides on what?A goat✓ correct
A goose
A broomstick
Rudolph
christmasgeneral knowledgecelebrationsreligionculturetraditions