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Holidays and Traditions Quiz
Introduction
Test your general knowledge with this fun Holidays and Traditions Quiz! From Easter egg hunts to Halloween pumpkin carving, this quiz covers a wide range of cultural celebrations. Discover which holiday features a menorah, why people drop a giant ball in Times Square, and what makes a King Cake special. Learn about traditions like Valentine’s Day chocolates, Día de los Muertos, and the origins of Christmas trees. Whether it’s the lucky mochi of Japan’s New Year or the festive eggnog of winter holidays, each question offers a glimpse into global customs. Perfect for trivia lovers, this quiz will challenge your understanding of holidays and the unique traditions that make them memorable. How many can you get right?
Quiz Questions
1. Which holiday is known for hiding colored eggs for children to find?
Halloween
Easter
Thanksgiving
Christmas
2. In which country did the tradition of carving pumpkins for Halloween originate?
Ireland
Mexico
United States
Germany
3. What is the traditional meal eaten during Thanksgiving in the United States?
Pizza
Roast turkey
Sushi
Tacos
4. Which holiday is celebrated by lighting a menorah for eight nights?
Diwali
Hanukkah
Kwanzaa
Ramadan
5. What do people traditionally drop in Times Square on New Year's Eve?
A giant pumpkin
A giant ball
A giant clock
A giant shoe
6. Which holiday involves giving chocolate and flowers as gifts to loved ones?
Valentine's Day
Labor Day
Independence Day
Earth Day
7. In Mexico, what is the name of the holiday that honors deceased loved ones?
Cinco de Mayo
Día de los Muertos
Fiesta de San Juan
Semana Santa
8. What is traditionally hidden inside a King Cake during Mardi Gras celebrations?
A coin
A small baby figurine
A ring
A piece of candy
9. Which country is credited with starting the tradition of decorating Christmas trees?
Germany
France
Italy
England
10. What is the main event of the Chinese New Year celebration?
Eating mooncakes
Dragon and lion dances
Lighting fireworks only
Exchanging red envelopes only
11. Which holiday is associated with the phrase "Trick or Treat"?
Easter
Halloween
Christmas
Fourth of July
12. What is the traditional drink served during the winter holiday season, often made with eggs, milk, and spices?
Hot chocolate
Eggnog
Apple cider
Coffee
13. In Japan, what do people traditionally eat on New Year's Day for good luck?
Sushi
Ramen
Mochi
Tempura
14. Which holiday marks the end of the holy month of fasting in Islam?
Eid al-Fitr
Ramadan
Hajj
Mawlid
15. What is the traditional flower associated with Mother's Day?
Rose
Tulip
Carnation
Daisy
16. In which month is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?
February
March
April
May
17. What is the name of the Jewish holiday that celebrates the deliverance of the Jewish people from Haman's plot?
Yom Kippur
Passover
Purim
Rosh Hashanah
18. Which holiday involves the tradition of kissing under a parasitic plant?
Christmas (mistletoe)
Valentine's Day
New Year's Eve
Easter
19. What is the traditional color of the lanterns hung during the Mid-Autumn Festival?
Blue
Green
Red
Yellow
20. Which holiday is known for the tradition of making resolutions for the new year?
Christmas
New Year's Day
Halloween
Labor Day
