Let's Celebrate! Trivia Quiz

Answer: Halloween

In the USA, children go from house to house asking for candy by saying, "Trick or treat!" This used to mean that if kids weren't given treats, they'd play a trick on the non-giver, such as soaping windows. The night before Halloween is known as Doorbell Night, when children ring the doorbell of a house and run away quickly.

(Information from Wikipedia.)

Answer: Yule

Yule has been incorporated into the Christian celebration of Christmas, which also celebrates the Light of the World. The traditional Yule log must be harvested on the householder's property or obtained as a gift; never bought. Ash is traditional. Many of the decorations and symbols now associated with Christmas began as Yule traditions, including mistletoe, holly, and evergreens.

(Information from Wikipedia and wicca.com)

Answer: Hogmanay

Hogmanay is absolutely HUGE here in Scotland. We celebrate this event much more than we do Christmas, which is more popular in England. If you get a chance to come to Scotland for this time of year, then do so. You will not regret it!

Answer: Australia Day

Australia may not be as big as some other countries, but it doesn't mean we don't have a special day to celebrate the founding of our country. The First Fleet arrived in Australia from England in 1788.

I like to celebrate Australia Day by wearing my country's national flag.

Answer: Independence Day

Independence Day is always on July fourth in the United States. On July second, 1776 the thirteen colonies decided to separate from Great Britain. It took another two days before it was approved and signed. A lot of historians believe that it took a month after July 2nd to be signed. Whatever the "true" date is, our forefathers have always celebrated our independence on July Fourth.

(Information from Wikipedia)

Answer: Anzac Day

Anzac (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day is a public holiday, much like Veterans Day in the US, is for remembrance of Fallen Warriors. The cookies are still made with rolled oats, flour, desiccated coconut, baking soda, butter, sugar, golden syrup, and boiling water. The whole recipe can be found on Wikipedia.

Answer: Christmas

Christmas celebrates the birth of the Christ child, Jesus. People who celebrate Christmas give each other presents to remember the gift of His birth.

Answer: Beltaine

This day is also said to be the day that Persephone is released by the God Hades to bring life back to the land. Green sprouts and trees start to renew from the cold grip of winter and when Mother Earth is the most fertile. The wrapping of the May Tree with ribbons intertwining as a wreath of flowers is lowered to the May Queen's head.

Answer: Easter

This holiday celebrates the Resurrection of Christ. There are many things that are done the weeks before Easter Sunday. One thing is Lent, which is forty days of fasting and penance. The week before Easter is Holy Week.

The date of Easter varies from year to year, but always falls during the months of March or April.

Answer: Festivus

Festivus is an anti-commercialism celebration. The "Airing of Grievances" takes place after the Festivus meal and involves each participant telling the others how they have disappointed him in the past year. The traditional Festivus decoration is the Festivus Pole, which is an aluminum pole with no decorations.

(Information from Wikipedia.)