Out of the trivia that we've done so far, this one may have given you all the most trouble, so answers are below. Nicole will announce our winner ASAP.
Now it is mostly known as a day for shopping, but what holiday has its roots in giving gifts to the poor?
- Black Friday
- Boxing Day
- Cyber Monday
- Labor Day
Context - If you picked Cyber Monday...I need answers.
May 4
th, may not be an official holiday, but it's now famous for what?
- Start of Olympic Trials
- Start of Tax Season
- Start of NFL Draft
- Star Wars Celebration
Context - May the 4th be with you, always.
All of the following are real, but which one does not have a standard time period for celebration?
- Yom Kippur
- Roman Holiday
- National Buffet Day
- Free Comic Book Day
Context - I thought this was just a title for a movie. Looks like some of you might have felt the same way.
Which of the following is not a real event?
- Lebowski Fest
- International Ninja Day
- Vulcan Day
- Saffron Harvest
Context - Live long and prosper on your own time, Vulcan!
What was recently identified as the most active shopping day of the year?
- Black Friday
- Christmas Eve Eve
- The Day After Christmas
- Prime Day
Context - I guess I should be relieved that my stepfather isn't the only one doing ALL of their shopping on that day.
Which of the following is NOT an Italian tradition celebrated by some?
- Bagpipers Go Door to Door Playing Music Around the Christmas Season
- Christmas Eve's Meal Features Fish
- Eating Pork and Lentils on New Year's Eve Can Lead to Prosperity
- Wearing white underwear on New Year's Eve Can Lead to Success and a New Start
Context - The others are noted as being traditions for some and there was SOME truth to the correct answer, however, they need to wear RED underwear vs white to get the desired effects.
What is regarded by Guinness World Record as the Most Watched Television Program?
- Chinese New Year's Eve Gala
- Fifa World Cup
- Opening of the Olympics
- Eurovision
Context - I had no idea. I was afraid this one would be obvious because the other options are not "holidays" but trivia (including coming up with questions) is hard!
Which country did a weather forecast in an elvish language?
- Ireland
- Greenland
- New Zealand
- Scotland
Context - The land where the movies were filmed plays for keeps.
Which of the following is not a common symbol associated with Dia Los Muestos?
- Butterflies
- Flowers
- Musical Instruments
- Skulls
Context - With apologies to our friend Coco, Butterflies, Flowers, and Skulls are the most popular symbols for this holiday.
What animal has its own festival in South Africa?
- Whales
- Elephants
- Lions
- Cranes
Context - I was hoping South Africa would help to narrow this down, because I am sure that all of these animals have festivals, but South Africa is becoming a tourist destination in part to their festival that celebrates the whales as they migrate.
In the UK, what day is typically regarded as the deadline to remove holiday decorations?
- Candlemas Day
- Shrove Tuesday
- Twelfth Night
- New Year's Day
Context - I had no idea that Twelfth Night was anything more than a Shakespeare play.
To start Carnival, the mayor of Rio must hand over the keys of the city to whom?
- A local celebrity (voted by the people)
- King Momo
- "Everyone"
- The Carnival King & Queen
Context - Where are my Avatar: The Last Airbender fans? I wonder if King Momo has big ears?------------------------------
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