General Holiday quiz

Holidays are not complete without some facts behind them. So let’s dig a little and find out what these 20 questions are all about.

1

What holiday was created by a vote of the United Nations General Assembly in 1981?

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- International Peace Day
- World Youth Day
- Human Rights Day
- International Women’s Day
2

The Legend of Poinsettia begins in __________.

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- Guatemala
- Mexico
- Puerto Rico
- Argentina
3

Yuletide-named towns in the United States include Santa Claus. What two states is Santa Claus located in?

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- Indiana and Vermont
- Arizona and Alabama
- Virginia and Vermont
- Arizona and Indiana
4

In a 1992 MasterCard survey, who did men say they would most like to meet under the mistletoe?

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- Paula Abdul
- Julia Roberts
- Paris Hilton
- Hillary Duff
5

In the Netherlands, what is the name of Santa Claus's helper who judges which children were bad during the year?

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- Eli the Elf
- Black Peter
- Mrs. Claus
- Rudolf
6

____________ was moved to November 1st by religious leaders in the hopes of overshadowing the Pagan holiday All Hallow's Eve (Halloween).

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- All Soul’s Day
- All Saint's Day
- Mother’s Day
- Christmas Day
7

During what ancient festival did masters temporarily serve their slaves?

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- Slave Day
- Saturnalia
- Agonia
- Master-Slave Day
8

Christmas Eve in Japan is a good day to eat ________.

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- fried chicken
- strawberry shortcake
- Chocolate pudding
- Strawberry ice cream
9

According to Gale Research, the average American household wraps how many Christmas gifts each year.

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- 30
- 40
- 50
- 60
10

What is Santa Claus name in Italy?

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- Babbo Natale
- Pere Noli
- Bob Claus
- Kaneebo
11

In what year was Kwanzaa founded?

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- 1966
- 1955
- 1945
- 1942
12

What is the name of The Grinch's dog?

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- Max
- Spot
- Doggy
- Kenzy
13

Which holiday is known as the Festival of Lights?

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- Christmas
- Thanksgiving Day
- Hanukkah
- Winter Solstice
14

What year were electric tree lights introduced as an alternative to candles?

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- 1882
- 1881
- 1880
- 1879
15

In what year was Father's Day first celebrated?

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- 1916
- 1914
- 1912
- 1910
16

What do The Chipmunks want for Christmas?

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- Two front teeth
- Lots of nuts
- Chocolates
- Singing career
17

In what department store did David Sedaris work as an elf in "SantaLand Diaries?"

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- Macy's
- New York Styles
- Victoria Secrets Place
- Bloomingdale's
18

What British holiday is named after a man who tried to blow up a government building?

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- Guy Fawkes Day
- Sadie Hawkin’s Day
- St. Bernard Day
- St. Anthony Day
19

How many ghosts are there in "A Christmas Carol?"

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- 4 ghosts
- 3 ghosts
- 2 ghosts
- 5 ghosts
20

Instead of putting out cookies and milk for Santa, what do German children do?

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- Leave out shoes to be filled with candy
- Leave red socks under the tree for Santa
- Leave a present under the tree for Santa
- Right letter before Christmas time