100+ Holiday Trivia Questions & Answers

Question: What holiday season wraps up Christmas in Sweden like a final bow on a gift?

Answer: Trettondedag Jul

Question: In Italy, what celebration throws a party for the Three Wise Men rolling up to baby Jesus?

Answer: The visit of the Three Wise Men to baby Jesus

Question: Which Spanish holiday involves gift-giving, epic parades, and Three Kings stealing the spotlight from Santa?

Answer: Día de Reyes

Question: Which Polish holiday throws a star-studded welcome for the Magi?

Answer: Święto Trzech Króli

Question: What’s the Russian Orthodox Church’s festive answer to Christmas called (hint: it’s in Cyrillic!)?

Answer: Рождество

Question: Which winter date in Ukraine brings carols, candles, and Cossack cheer for Orthodox Christmas?

Answer: January 7

Question: What holiday do Coptic Christians in Egypt celebrate to honor the original "silent night"?

Answer: Coptic Christmas

Question: Which Russian celebration lets students party hard in January — like finals are so last semester?

Answer: Tatiana Day

Question: Which Polish day celebrates grandmas for all the pierogi, prayers, and pep talks?

Answer: Grandmother's Day

Question: What’s the day in Poland when grandpas get all the hugs, honor, and homemade soup?

Answer: Grandfather's Day

Question: Which Swedish night, full of candles and cozy vibes, is basically their Christmas Eve Netflix special?

Answer: Julafton

Question: In the Philippines, what festive night has families eating, laughing, and belting out karaoke till sunrise?

Answer: With family gatherings

Question: What’s the day after Christmas called in Nigeria — when you’re still full but still partying?

Answer: The day following Christmas Day

Question: In Germany, what’s December 26 known as — kinda like a sequel to Christmas, but more chill?

Answer: Known as the second day of Christmas

Question: What do Brits call the day after Christmas that has nothing to do with punching?

Answer: Boxing Day

Question: How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Polish with extra pierogi power?

Answer: Boże Narodzenie

Question: When do Ukrainians celebrating Catholic-style unwrap the joy of Christmas?

Answer: December 25

Question: Which South African holiday keeps the Christmas vibes rolling with good food and good feels?

Answer: Day of Goodwill

Question: What’s December 25 called in Mexico when the whole country goes full Navidad mode?

Answer: Navidad

Question: What’s Christmas Day called in Argentina — where the sun’s out and Santa’s probably sweating?

Answer: Navidad

Question: When did the first Rockefeller Center Christmas tree light up New York and everyone's hearts?

Answer: December 1931

Question: When is Australia’s Good Friday — aka the start of a long, reflective, and chocolate-filled weekend?

Answer: The Friday preceding Easter Sunday

Question: Which reindeer-starring jingle tells the story of a glowing-nosed legend who outshined the bullies?

Answer: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

Question: If you’re holidaying en español, how do you wish someone a Feliz holiday?

Answer: Feliz Navidad

Question: Which U.S. state went all in and named a town Santa Claus — yes, really?

Answer: Indiana

Question: Which Christmas movie broke the box office and burglars’ bones with one kid and a lot of booby traps?

Answer: Home Alone

Question: What year did “A Charlie Brown Christmas” air and make melancholy jazz music a holiday vibe?

Answer: 1965

Question: What’s Scrooge’s first name — you know, before the ghosts gave him a personality makeover?

Answer: Ebenezer

Question: Which snowy tune by Bing Crosby is the GOAT of Christmas songs (and possibly of all time)?

Answer: White Christmas

Question: What U.S. holiday is all about gratitude, gravy, and gaining 5 pounds in one sitting?

Answer: Thanksgiving

Question: When do Americans roll out the mashed potatoes and family debates?

Answer: The fourth Thursday of November

Question: What bird gets roasted, stuffed, and possibly pardoned every Thanksgiving?

Answer: Turkey

Question: What day turns malls into madness and shopping carts into bumper cars?

Answer: Black Friday

Question: What iconic event features giant balloons, Broadway performances, and floats in NYC?

Answer: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Question: What sport takes over the TV screen before, during, and after the feast?

Answer: NFL football games

Question: What’s the name of the post-turkey shopping frenzy that kicks off the holiday season?

Answer: Black Friday

Question: Which holiday honors both gratitude and the Pilgrims finally finding land (and carbs)?

Answer: Thanksgiving

Question: What’s the busiest travel day in America when everyone races to beat traffic and turbulence?

Answer: Travel to be with family

Question: Which fluffy, carb-loaded side dish basically tastes like Thanksgiving in a bite?

Answer: Stuffing

Question: What dessert reigns supreme on Turkey Day, flavored with spice and a hint of fall?

Answer: Pumpkin pie

Question: What’s the name of the day when wallets cry and discounts rule?

Answer: Black Friday

Question: What day encourages folks to skip the big-box stores and shop mom-and-pop instead?

Answer: Small Business Saturday

Question: What unofficial holiday is dedicated to reheating everything you swore you were too full for?

Answer: Leftover Day

Question: What cyber-savvy Monday is all about deals, clicks, and crushing your Wi-Fi?

Answer: Cyber Monday

Question: Which cozy dessert is a must-have for Thanksgiving, with whipped cream on top?

Answer: Pumpkin pie

Question: Which big ol’ bird gets a presidential “you’re free to go” pass every year?

Answer: Turkey

Question: What do Americans do Thanksgiving morning before stuffing themselves? (Hint: it involves sneakers or Snoopy.)

Answer: Watch parades or run in "Turkey Trots"

Question: Which tangy side dish adds a splash of red to the beige plate parade?

Answer: Cranberry sauce

Question: What is viewed by some as a somber day to reflect on Indigenous history instead of feasting?

Answer: Thanksgiving

Question: What global party kicks off on January 1st with fireworks, fresh starts, and failed resolutions?

Answer: New Year’s Day

Question: What does the New Year holiday symbolize—besides champagne and gym memberships?

Answer: The start of the new year

Question: Which North African country celebrates its heritage with feasts and drums on January 12th?

Answer: Yennayer or Amazigh New Year

Question: What Swedish celebration sounds like a wizard spell but actually wraps up Christmas?

Answer: Twelfth Night

Question: What Spanish holiday on January 6th brings gifts, parades, and three very royal visitors?

Answer: Día de Reyes

Question: What do Italians call January 6th, when an old woman named La Befana drops off sweets (or coal)?

Answer: Epifania

Question: What kicks off the Berber agricultural calendar with dancing, couscous, and ancient traditions?

Answer: Yennayer

Question: Which Japanese holiday lets 20-year-olds wear fancy kimonos and officially enter adulthood?

Answer: Coming of Age Day

Question: What colorful Vietnamese celebration launches the lunar new year with firecrackers and feasts?

Answer: Tet Nguyen Dan

Question: What traditional Thai New Year celebration includes epic water fights and plenty of splashes?

Answer: Songkran Festival

Question: What is the Chinese New Year also known as—where red rules and dragons dance?

Answer: Spring Festival

Question: What’s South Korea’s version of the lunar new year, filled with tradition, tteokguk, and family?

Answer: Seollal

Question: Which Indonesian holiday is the quietest party ever—literally complete silence?

Answer: Balinese Day of Silence

Question: Which ancient festival brings in the Persian New Year with poetry, spring cleaning, and family?

Answer: Nowruz

Question: What’s the biggest, boldest celebration on the Vietnamese calendar (and smells like bánh chưng)?

Answer: Tet Nguyen Dan

Question: Which January 7th celebration in Russia still features snow, songs, and lots of spirituality?

Answer: Orthodox Christmas

Question: Which Japanese holiday crowns 20-year-olds as full-grown citizens with style and ceremony?

Answer: Coming of Age Day

Question: Which South Korean festival begins the lunar calendar with food, family, and formal bows?

Answer: Seollal

Question: What’s celebrated in Italy on January 1st—right after popping prosecco and saying “Buon Anno!”?

Answer: New Year’s Day

Question: What glittery Brazilian New Year’s Eve bash is called a French word and held on the beach?

Answer: Réveillon

Question: What spooky celebration creeps up on October 31st with costumes, candy, and chaos?

Answer: Halloween

Question: What’s Halloween’s fancier name that sounds like it should be on a church calendar?

Answer: Allhalloween or All Saints' Eve

Question: What’s celebrated on November 1st when the saints get their moment after all the ghosts have partied?

Answer: All Saints' Day

Question: Which holiday lets you dress like a vampire, eat like a goblin, and roam like a zombie?

Answer: Halloween

Question: Which ancient Celtic festival said, “Let’s open the door to the spirit world — just for one night”?

Answer: Samhain

Question: Which country throws the most vibrant afterlife party with marigolds, skulls, and love for the departed?

Answer: Mexico

Question: Which round, orange veggie becomes a canvas for creepy faces and cozy fall vibes?

Answer: Pumpkin

Question: Which festival of fireworks and flaming effigies lights up the night just after Halloween in the UK?

Answer: Guy Fawkes Night

Question: In the UK, what follows Halloween and brings a little halo after the haunt?

Answer: All Saints' Day

Question: Which striped, sugary snack is loved by kids and hated by dentists every Halloween?

Answer: Candy corn

Question: Which spooky story writer made headless horsemen and sleepy valleys forever creepy?

Answer: Washington Irving

Question: Which classic Halloween activity involves costumes, candy, and knocking on strangers’ doors like tiny sugar pirates?

Answer: Trick-or-treating

Question: What do you call a pumpkin with a makeover that says, “Boo!” from your porch?

Answer: Jack-o'-lantern

Question: What does “trick or treat” really mean when a kid gives you the look and holds out a bucket?

Answer: Children ask for treats with the playful threat of playing tricks

Question: What’s the goal of visiting haunted houses on Halloween — besides losing your voice from screaming?

Answer: Get scared for fun

Question: What night do witches fly, ghosts glide, and kids collect calories door to door?

Answer: October 31

Question: What’s the go-to fashion move on Halloween: basic black or full-on monster mode?

Answer: Costumes

Question: What surprise attack in 1941 pulled the U.S. into the global chaos of World War II?

Answer: Pearl Harbor

Question: What U.S. holiday comes with fireworks, freedom, and a serious hotdog shortage?

Answer: Independence Day

Question: What historic mic-drop moment does Independence Day celebrate?

Answer: The Declaration of Independence in 1776

Question: What’s the classic 4th of July combo? Loud parades, sky explosions, and smoky backyard grills?

Answer: Fireworks, parades, and barbecues

Question: Who wrote the ultimate breakup letter to King George III — also known as the Declaration of Independence?

Answer: Thomas Jefferson

Question: What trio of colors takes over shirts, flags, and face paint every July 4th?

Answer: Red, white, and blue

Question: What document was signed on July 4, 1776, officially giving Britain the boot?

Answer: The Declaration of Independence

Question: What anthem is belted out at ballgames, BBQs, and fireworks shows across the U.S.?

Answer: The Star-Spangled Banner

Question: What flaps proudly from porches, poles, and pickup trucks on the 4th of July?

Answer: The American flag

Question: Which wig-wearing war hero became the very first POTUS?

Answer: George Washington

Question: What do fireworks on the 4th of July really represent — besides epic selfies?

Answer: Their independence

Question: What founding moment in U.S. history made July 4, 1776 an annual excuse to light stuff up?

Answer: Signing of the Declaration of Independence

Question: When the sun sets on July 4th, what fills the skies and everyone's camera rolls?

Answer: Watch fireworks displays

Question: Which baked beauty often gets crowned “Most Patriotic Dessert” at 4th of July cookouts?

Answer: Apple pie

Question: Which star-spangled parade marches down D.C. every Independence Day?

Answer: The National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C.

Question: What cracked but iconic symbol rings loud with liberty on July 4th?

Answer: The Liberty Bell

Question: Which song about rockets, flags, and the land of the brave gets serious airtime on July 4th?

Answer: The Star-Spangled Banner

Question: Which powerful piece of parchment kicks off with “We the People” and sets the rules of the nation?

Answer: The Constitution of the United States