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What season does Easter take place in?
C. Spring
What do Easter eggs symbolize?
B. New life and fertility
Which goddess is Easter named after?
C. Eostre
What is the most popular Easter game for children?
B. Egg hunt
In which country are Easter eggs traditionally colored red to represent Jesus’ blood?
B. Greece
What does the "X" in Xmas stand for?
B. The Greek letter Chi, which represents Christ
Where does the word "Santa" come from?
C. The Dutch name "Sinterklass"
What did people originally put in Christmas stockings?
C. Golden balls or oranges
What were mince pies originally made with?
C. Suet, fruit, spices, and meat
Why did Romans originally heat wine in winter?
B. To defend their bodies against the cold
What is Hogmanay?
C. The Scottish celebration of New Year's Eve
What is the "first footing" tradition?
B. The first person to enter a home after midnight bringing gifts
Which famous song is traditionally sung at Hogmanay?
B. Auld Lang Syne
Which of these is NOT a traditional Scottish food eaten at Hogmanay?
C. Sushi
What do Scottish people call the midnight hour on Hogmanay?
B. The Bells
What event does Bonfire Night celebrate?
B. The failure of the Gunpowder Plot
