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Holidays trivia

About 4,000 Holidays questions in 16 question packs, from easy warm ups to real head scratchers. Try a few below, then play against other people.

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Sample questions

A fresh set shows up each day. Answers are revealed in the game.

  1. Which spring holiday on May 1 has old roots in Europe?
  2. Who wrote the poem "In Flanders Fields"?
  3. Which duo sang Last Christmas in 1984?
  4. Which Mexican holiday honors loved ones who have died?
  5. True or false? Calvin Coolidge was born on July 4.

Question packs in this category

  • Canada Day and Canadian HolidaysAbout 250 questions Canada Day and the Canadian holiday calendar: Confederation and the national symbols, statutory and provincial holidays, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day and Victoria Day, Quebec traditions, Indigenous observances, food, winter festivals and fun facts.
  • ChristmasAbout 250 questions Christmas around the world: history and origins, Santa Claus and his reindeer, traditions from Mexico to Japan, carols and songs by title, classic films and TV specials, food and drink, decorations and fun facts. Facts and titles only, never lyrics.
  • EasterAbout 250 questions Easter and the spring season: Lent, Holy Week and how the date is set, eggs and the Easter Bunny, chocolate, Peeps and hot cross buns, Carnival and Mardi Gras, traditions from Poland to Bermuda, Easter Island and famous Easter moments.
  • Mother's Day, Father's Day and Family DaysAbout 250 questions Mother's Day, Father's Day, Grandparents Day, Family Day and other family holidays: origins, dates, flowers, gifts, customs around the world, famous parents in pop culture, and parenting in the animal kingdom.
  • HalloweenAbout 250 questions Halloween and spooky season: Celtic origins and All Hallows' Eve, jack-o'-lanterns and trick-or-treating, costumes and candy, classic monsters, witches and haunted places, Day of the Dead, horror films and TV, spooky stories and superstitions from around the world.
  • Fourth of JulyAbout 250 questions Independence Day in the U.S.: the Declaration of Independence and the people behind it, the Revolution, the flag, anthem and national symbols, fireworks science, hot dogs and cookouts, parades, famous July 4ths in history, films, and independence days around the world. Facts and titles only, never lyrics.
  • Lunar New Year and Asian FestivalsAbout 250 questions Lunar New Year and other Asian festivals: Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese and more, covering the zodiac, foods, customs, legends and the calendar.
  • New Year's Eve and DayAbout 250 questions New Year's Eve and Day: origins and calendars, Times Square and the ball drop, world customs and foods, resolutions, famous songs by title, parades and bowl games, records, and fun facts.
  • Memorial Day, Labor Day, Remembrance Day and Patriotic HolidaysAbout 250 questions Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Remembrance Day, Anzac Day, Labor Day, Flag Day, Canada Day and national days around the world: origins, symbols, poppies, memorials, dates and customs.
  • Religious Festivals Around the World (Diwali, Hanukkah, Ramadan, Eid, Vesak, Easter traditions elsewhere)About 250 questions Major religious festivals worldwide: Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Sikh and Christian celebrations, their origins, customs, foods and symbols.
  • St. Patrick's Day and Irish TraditionsAbout 250 questions The saint, the shamrock and the parades: St. Patrick's Day history, Irish food, symbols, language, music, geography and celebrations around the world.
  • SummerAbout 250 questions Summer around the world: the solstice and the science of the season, midsummer festivals from Sweden to Spain, beaches, sun and weather, national parks and the outdoors, fairs and theme parks, summer sports, blockbusters and songs by title, and summer food. Facts and titles only, never lyrics.
  • ThanksgivingAbout 250 questions Thanksgiving and harvest festivals: the 1621 feast at Plymouth, the Mayflower and the Wampanoag, how it became a national holiday, turkey facts, classic dishes, parades and football, Black Friday, and harvest celebrations from Canada to Korea.
  • Holiday Origins, Foods and Traditions (mixed)About 250 questions A mixed look at holidays and festivals worldwide: where they came from, the foods people eat, symbols, customs, superstitions and fun facts, from Diwali and Hanukkah to Carnival, Oktoberfest and Groundhog Day.
  • Valentine's DayAbout 250 questions Valentine's Day and love around the world: Saint Valentine and the holiday's history, Cupid, hearts and roses, chocolates and candy hearts, traditions from Japan to Brazil, famous couples, romantic films and books, love songs by title, and the science of the heart. Facts and titles only, never lyrics.
  • WinterAbout 250 questions Winter around the world: the solstice and polar night, the science of snow and ice, record cold, the northern lights, how animals survive, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Lunar New Year, New Year's traditions, winter festivals, the Winter Olympics, and cozy food and customs. Facts and titles only, never lyrics.

Questions and answers

How many Holidays trivia questions are there?

There are about 4,000 Holidays questions in 16 question packs, and new ones are added over time.

Can I play Holidays trivia for free?

Yes. Battle Arena is free, with nothing to buy and no account to make. Pick a nickname, play a Holidays battle and see how you rank.

Can I play Holidays trivia against other people?

Yes. Category Battle matches you with another player who picked the same category, or a stand-in fills the seat if nobody is around.

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