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Fun and Unusual Holidays Trivia Quiz

All over the world people celebrate unusual holidays and official or unofficial "days". See how many you know or have heard of.

A multiple-choice quiz by sb22705. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
sb22705

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
346,324

Updated
Aug 05 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Last 3 plays: gibbysgab (3/10), Guest 184 (5/10), Guest 99 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. On January 14th an event takes place called the "Naked Festival", in which men dressed in loincloths roam the city for a day. In which country is this event typically held? Hint

Germany

Japan

Australia

Canada

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Question 2 of 10

2. What day is First Foot Day, which has its origin in an old Scottish tradition? Hint

January 1

July 2

May 17

November 21

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Question 3 of 10

3. The USA has a National Corn Dog Day. With what event does this specifically American annual observance coincide? Hint

The opening day of hockey season

The first day of school

Starts the Saturday of the final 32 teams in the NCAA basketball tournament

Two days after the winter solstice

4. In some parts of England there is a day when a married couple go in front of a judge and prove their faithfulness and love for each other. In return, they are rewarded with a half of a pig. What is this English event called? Hint

Sty Day

Bacon Day

Flitch Day

Galley Day

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Question 5 of 10

5. In Bunol, Spain, there is a weeklong festival that includes a massive food fight with tomatoes. What is this festival called? Hint

Toro, Toro

La Tomatina

Huevos Dia

Frohos Dia

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Question 6 of 10

6. There is a "National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day" in mid-April. Why did this holiday start in the United States? Hint

To be able to skip doing laundry for a day

Everybody loves their pj's and wants to show them off

You sit around with your boss drinking coffee all day

To help relieve the stress of sending the IRS your taxes

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Question 7 of 10

7. A small village in Ireland has a tradition which involves honoring an old goat. What is this event, held every August, called? Hint

Coronation Country Fair

Puck Fair

Kerry Days

Great October Fair

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Question 8 of 10

8. What English celebration is marked by bonfires and fireworks on or around November 5th? Hint

Jim Bowie Night

Guy Fawkes Night

Napolean Night

St Paul Night

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which one of the following holidays is NOT really what is considered a "Hallmark Holiday"? Hint

Hillbilly Day

Fathers Day

Mothers Day

St Patricks Day

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Question 10 of 10

10. Unofficially, what event is celebrated on January 4th? Players of this quiz will be especially interested in it! Hint

Trivia Day

Bike Naked Day

Eat Dessert All Day

Pick Your Nose Day

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On January 14th an event takes place called the "Naked Festival", in which men dressed in loincloths roam the city for a day. In which country is this event typically held?

Answer: Japan

In the "Naked Festival" or "Hadaka Matsuri", the men gather in a Shinto temple at midnight. A local priest drops pieces of wood and anyone who catches a piece will have good luck for the rest of the year.

2. What day is First Foot Day, which has its origin in an old Scottish tradition?

Answer: January 1

At the New Year, the "first footer" is the first person to enter your home, who will indicate good or bad luck for the year. The tradition holds that the first person to enter your home after midnight on January 1st should be a dark male: a female is regarded as bad luck.

3. The USA has a National Corn Dog Day. With what event does this specifically American annual observance coincide?

Answer: Starts the Saturday of the final 32 teams in the NCAA basketball tournament

This is a lesser known day that started in 1992 in Oregon. It celebrates basketball and meat on sticks.

Answer: Flitch Day

Flitch means a half of a pig. The town of Great Dunmow in England has revived this ancient tradition and now holds a "flitch day" ceremony every leap year. It was originally started in 1104 and is mentioned in the Canterbury Tales by Chaucer.

5. In Bunol, Spain, there is a weeklong festival that includes a massive food fight with tomatoes. What is this festival called?

Answer: La Tomatina

This August event is said to honor the town's patron saint. How overripe tomatoes being thrown is an honor is a mystery.

6. There is a "National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day" in mid-April. Why did this holiday start in the United States?

Answer: To help relieve the stress of sending the IRS your taxes

This is always held on the weekday after taxes are due. This isn't an official holiday, but research shows that this has been going on for years. There is even a website dedicated to this holiday which shows photos of lots of "celebrities" taking part.

7. A small village in Ireland has a tradition which involves honoring an old goat. What is this event, held every August, called?

Answer: Puck Fair

Ireland's oldest fair is called Puck Fair and is held every year in Kilorglin. The main story is that as raiders were approaching the village, a goat broke away from a herd and headed into the village, which alerted the villagers of incoming danger. The fair dates back to the early 1600s.

8. What English celebration is marked by bonfires and fireworks on or around November 5th?

Answer: Guy Fawkes Night

This commemorates the capture of Guy Fawkes and the failure of an attempt on King James I's life by putting explosives underneath the House of Lords in 1605. Guy Fawkes was arrested when he was found guarding the explosives, and subsequently executed. Traditionally, an effigy of Fawkes, known as a "guy", is put on top of the bonfire and burnt.

In addition to the bonfires and fireworks, a traditional food served is Parkin Cake.

9. Which one of the following holidays is NOT really what is considered a "Hallmark Holiday"?

Answer: Hillbilly Day

The pop culture term "Hallmark Holiday" was coined because these holidays resulted in big greeting card sales.

10. Unofficially, what event is celebrated on January 4th? Players of this quiz will be especially interested in it!

Answer: Trivia Day

Yes, there is an non-official National Trivia Day. This day may have been started by the greeting card industry since it shows up on several greeting card sites, but many websites that mention this holiday are associated with trivia parties and planned social trivia competitions. The rest of the options are actual weird holidays too - imagine that!

Source: Author sb22705

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