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