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What is Hogmanay?

C. The Scottish celebration of New Year's Eve

Why did people wear masks or cover themselves with ashes during Samhain?

B. To protect themselves from evil spirits

What was the name of the Celtic festival that Halloween originated from?

C. Samhain

What traditional food represents wealth during the Lunar New Year?

B. Dumplings

What is the "first footing" tradition?

B. The first person to enter a home after midnight bringing gifts

Who were the ancient people that first celebrated Halloween?

B. The Celts

What season does Easter take place in?

C. Spring

What do Scottish people call the midnight hour on Hogmanay?

B. The Bells

What did Saint Valentine write in his final letter?

B. A love letter signed "From your Valentine"

Which goddess is Easter named after?

C. Eostre

What phrase do people sometimes say to remember the Gunpowder Plot?

A. "Remember, remember the Fifth of November"

What do people traditionally do to celebrate Bonfire Night?

A. Light bonfires and set off fireworks

What does the "X" in Xmas stand for?

B. The Greek letter Chi, which represents Christ

In which country are Easter eggs traditionally colored red to represent Jesus’ blood?

B. Greece

Why did Romans originally heat wine in winter?

B. To defend their bodies against the cold

What is the most popular Easter game for children?

B. Egg hunt

How did the authorities find out about the Gunpowder Plot?

C. Someone sent an anonymous letter warning Lord Monteagle

What does the snake symbolize in Chinese culture?

B. Wisdom and transformation

Which famous song is traditionally sung at Hogmanay?

B. Auld Lang Syne

Which country has a tradition of throwing mandarins into a river for matchmaking?

C. Malaysia

What zodiac sign represents the year 2025?

B. Snake

Who was Saint Valentine?

C. A kind-hearted priest who married couples in secret

What do Easter eggs symbolize?

B. New life and fertility

Why did King Claudius ban marriages?

B. He wanted men to join his army

Where does the word "Santa" come from?

C. The Dutch name "Sinterklass"

On what date was Saint Valentine executed?

B. February 14

What were mince pies originally made with?

C. Suet, fruit, spices, and meat

What were Jack-o’-lanterns originally made from?

C. Turnips

What is the name of the famous Chinese folktale about a snake?

C. Legend of the White Snake

What event does Bonfire Night celebrate?

B. The failure of the Gunpowder Plot

Which of these is NOT a traditional Scottish food eaten at Hogmanay?

C. Sushi

How did Saint Valentine help the prison guard’s daughter?

C. He miraculously restored her sight

What did people originally put in Christmas stockings?

C. Golden balls or oranges

Who was Guy Fawkes?

B. A talented soldier involved in the Gunpowder Plot

What were Celtic priests called?

B. Druids