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Only On American Holidays Trivia Quiz

Some interesting stuff about American national holidays and other observances.

A multiple-choice quiz by sportcon. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
sportcon

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
25,818

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
6094

Last 3 plays: Guest 38 (4/10), Guest 108 (4/10), Guest 24 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. After Christmas, on which holiday do Americans spend the most money? Hint

New Year's Eve

Halloween

Memorial Day

Labor Day

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the most popular day for eating out? Hint

One's own birthday

Valentine's Day

Mother's Day

Independence Day

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Question 3 of 10

3. In order, what are the top four holidays for candy sales? Hint

Halloween, Christmas, Easter, Valentine's Day

Easter, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Halloween

Valentine's Day, Halloween, Christmas, Easter

Halloween, Valentine's Day, Christmas, Easter

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which came first, Mother's Day or Father's Day (in the US)?

Answer: (single letter ... M or F)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Mardi Gras is always 47 days before what holiday? Hint

St. Patrick's Day

Mother's Day

Easter

Palm Sunday

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Question 6 of 10

6. Washington's Birthday (Feb 22) and Lincoln's Birthday (Feb 12) were both observed as federal holidays until they were combined in to one, President's Day, in what year? Hint

1967

1983

1971

1976

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Question 7 of 10

7. In order, what are the top three occasions for food consumption? Hint

Thanksgiving, Christmas, Super Bowl Sunday

Thanksgiving, Super Bowl Sunday, Christmas

Christmas, Super Bowl Sunday, Thanksgiving

Christmas, Thanksgiving, Super Bowl Sunday

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Question 8 of 10

8. According to Hallmark on which holiday do Americans send out the most of its cards? Hint

Christmas

Mother's Day

Valentine's Day

Easter

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Question 9 of 10

9. November 11th was originally celebrated as Armistice Day, to honor those who served in WWI. In what year was it changed to Veteran's Day? Hint

1960

1954

1946

1951

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Question 10 of 10

10. For which holiday do Americans purchase the most diamonds? Hint

Christmas

Mother's Day

Valentine's Day

Memorial Day

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. After Christmas, on which holiday do Americans spend the most money?

Answer: Halloween

American's spent about {$6} billion on Halloween in 2000.

2. What is the most popular day for eating out?

Answer: One's own birthday

Statistics show that 49 percent of American adults go out to dinner on their birthdays.

3. In order, what are the top four holidays for candy sales?

Answer: Halloween, Christmas, Easter, Valentine's Day

4. Which came first, Mother's Day or Father's Day (in the US)?

Answer: Mother's Day

Mother's Day was proclaimed a national holiday in 1914, Father's Day not until 1966.

5. Mardi Gras is always 47 days before what holiday?

Answer: Easter

Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday in French.

6. Washington's Birthday (Feb 22) and Lincoln's Birthday (Feb 12) were both observed as federal holidays until they were combined in to one, President's Day, in what year?

Answer: 1971

President Nixon proclaimed President's Day, to honor all past presidents, the third Monday of February in 1971.

7. In order, what are the top three occasions for food consumption?

Answer: Christmas, Thanksgiving, Super Bowl Sunday

8. According to Hallmark on which holiday do Americans send out the most of its cards?

Answer: Christmas

9. November 11th was originally celebrated as Armistice Day, to honor those who served in WWI. In what year was it changed to Veteran's Day?

Answer: 1954

President Eisenhower proclaimed November 11th as Veteran's Day in 1954 to honor veterans of all wars.

10. For which holiday do Americans purchase the most diamonds?

Answer: Christmas

Approximately 31 percent of all diamond purchases are made for Christmas.

Source: Author sportcon

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