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Quiz about Holiday Time
Quiz about Holiday Time

Holiday Time! Trivia Quiz


Here are some holidays from around the world. Some will be fairly well-known, others less so. Let's get going.

A multiple-choice quiz by Aerowynne. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Aerowynne
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
33,471
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
6352
Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (8/10), Guest 208 (9/10), Guest 202 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Festival of a martyr beheaded at Rome under Emperor Claudius. Association of this day with lovers has no connection with the saint and probably had its origin in an old belief that on this day birds begin to choose their mates. Who is the saint? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Always on the third Monday in April. Popularly celebrated in Maine and Massachusetts to commemorate the battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775, Which holiday is this? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Celebrated as Labor Day in most of the world and by some groups in the U.S. It is observed in some schools as a spring festival. This holiday officially falls on May 1 every year. What holiday is it? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This holiday commemorates the birthday of Queen Victoria. A statutory day in Canada: celebrated on the first Monday before May 25, what holiday is this? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. First celebrated in 1970, to focus attention on environmental problems. What day would this be? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. A seven day festival, in the tradition of African harvest festivals, that honors the family. First celebrated in 1966, what holiday is this? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This holiday is celebrated on October 31st. What holiday is this? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. A popular belief is that if a certain little furry creature sees his shadow on this day, he returns to his burrow, and winter continues six more weeks. What nickname is given to this day? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Often observed by Protestant groups, often on Reformation Sunday, the Sunday before October 31, what day is this? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Observed by Irish societies as well as many others, especially with parades, which Saint's day is this? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Festival of a martyr beheaded at Rome under Emperor Claudius. Association of this day with lovers has no connection with the saint and probably had its origin in an old belief that on this day birds begin to choose their mates. Who is the saint?

Answer: Valentine

2. Always on the third Monday in April. Popularly celebrated in Maine and Massachusetts to commemorate the battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775, Which holiday is this?

Answer: Patriot's Day

There appears to be a minor difference in the punctuation of this event between the two states! Apparently, it is officially known as "Patriots' Day" in Massachusetts, but "Patriot's Day" in Maine.
3. Celebrated as Labor Day in most of the world and by some groups in the U.S. It is observed in some schools as a spring festival. This holiday officially falls on May 1 every year. What holiday is it?

Answer: May Day

4. This holiday commemorates the birthday of Queen Victoria. A statutory day in Canada: celebrated on the first Monday before May 25, what holiday is this?

Answer: Victoria Day

5. First celebrated in 1970, to focus attention on environmental problems. What day would this be?

Answer: Earth Day

6. A seven day festival, in the tradition of African harvest festivals, that honors the family. First celebrated in 1966, what holiday is this?

Answer: Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa, begins December 26 and runs through January 1.
7. This holiday is celebrated on October 31st. What holiday is this?

Answer: Halloween

Originally known as All Hallows Eve.
8. A popular belief is that if a certain little furry creature sees his shadow on this day, he returns to his burrow, and winter continues six more weeks. What nickname is given to this day?

Answer: Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day is on February 2, every year.
9. Often observed by Protestant groups, often on Reformation Sunday, the Sunday before October 31, what day is this?

Answer: Reformation Day

10. Observed by Irish societies as well as many others, especially with parades, which Saint's day is this?

Answer: Patrick

St Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th.
Source: Author Aerowynne

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