Holiday Trivia Quiz Questions

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A round covering the calendar of holidays across the year. American Independence Day, the colour of St Patrick's Day, and what Mardi Gras translates to.

Every answer is a single clear fact, which makes this a good opener or a fair round for a younger table.

  1. On which date is American Independence Day celebrated?
  2. What is the colour traditionally associated with St Patrick's Day?
  3. Which holiday falls on 31 October?
  4. What sweet treat is traditionally eaten on Easter Sunday?
  5. What date is New Year's Eve?
  6. Which animal is traditionally associated with Groundhog Day?
  7. Mardi Gras translates from French as what?
  8. Which holiday celebrates the founding of the United Kingdom from 1605?
  9. On which date is Valentine's Day celebrated?
  10. Which holiday is celebrated with a Seder meal?
  11. Diwali is also known as the festival of what?
  12. In which country did the tradition of carving Jack-o'-lanterns originate?
  13. How many candles are on a Hanukkah menorah, including the helper candle?
  14. Thanksgiving in the United States is celebrated on which day?
  15. What is the Chinese New Year also known as?
  16. Boxing Day is celebrated on December 26th.
  17. The Easter Bunny tradition originated in Germany.
  18. Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence Day.
  19. Father's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June in many countries.