Boy, was this World Festivals Trivia Tower event a tough one. There was actually one question on the event that NO ONE guessed correctly. But through all the tough times, a winner has emerged and I can't wait to reveal who it is...in a moment. First, let's take a look at the questions and answers to the trivia questions below and you'll find out which one was the most missed: 

1.        The Japanese Obon Festival honors deceased loved ones. How long has this tradition been celebrated? 

a.        Since the 1700s

b.       Since the 1500s

c.        Since the 1400s

d.        Since the 1300s

2.        Which festival celebrates "Wendy the Whale," whose story symbolizes man's ability to live in harmony with nature?   

a.        Songkran Festival, Thailand

b.       The Hermanus Festival, South Africa

c.        Vardavar, Armenia

d.        Subios Water Festival, Seychelles Island

3.        In the Tsechus Festival in Bhutan, monks reveal what item as the highlight of the festival? (NO one got this questions correct, ouch!)

a.        Generational hand-painted masks

b.        Large, ancient drums

c.        A painting on silk depicting a Buddhist deity

d.        Bright, swirling dancer's skirts used in the parade

4.        For Canada's "Winter Carnival" what is NOT a usual activity:

a.        Ice canoeing

b.       Ice water plunge

c.        Ice skating

d.        Sculpting an ice castle

5.        The Venice Carnival dates to what century?

a.        9th

b.       11^th

c.        12^th

d.        ^13th

6.        If you visit Portugal for the AgitÁgueda Festival, what may you see?

a.        Colorful umbrella canopies

b.        Floating lanterns

c.        Bouquets of flowers floating on the Douro River

d.        Faces dusted with cinnamon

7.        In our research, we found some interesting festival traditions, but which of the following did I make up?

a.        Building a snowman around a real person

b.        Men dressed as devils jumping over babies on mattresses

c.        People "charming" worms out of the ground

d.        Husbands carrying their wives through an obstacle course

8.        In Japan, what body part is the focus of the Hokkai Heso Matsuri festival?

a.        The mouth

b.       The bellybutton

c.        The heart

d.        The feet

9.        The New Zealand "Jaffa Race" festival rolls chocolates down a hill donated by what candy manufacturer?

a.        Mars

b.        Ferrero

c.        Lindt

d.       Cadbury

10.  Sechseläuten festival in Switzerland celebrates the end of winter by exploding a snowman named what?

a.        Elena

b.       Böögg 

c.        Belalp

d.        Vogal

11.  Popo Carnaval in the Ivory Coast has various activities you can enjoy for how long?

a.        4 days

b.        7 days

c.        9 days

d.       14 days

12.  A famous festival best known for its "Salsa Dancing Marathon" is in which country?

a.        Colombia

b.        Argentina

c.        Mexico

d.        Cuba

13.   Which Oceania festival took social media by storm with pictures of vibrant floats, feasts, and parades? 

a.        Fiji

b.        Marshall Islands

c.        Nauru

d.        Samoa

14.  Which festival is real?

a.        Expressway Festival – Bands play under the expressway

b.       Underwater Festival – Bands play under water

c.        Treetop festival – Bands play in a tree

d.        Tow Truck Festival – Bands play on a stage of tow trucks

15.  The Irish Redhead festival awards all the below EXCEPT what?

a.        The person with the most freckles per square inch

b.        The grandest "ginger beard"

c.        The best wannabe redhead

d.       The child with the longest red hair

16.  A morbid festival in Spain carries specific people in coffins to the church for mass because it's believed those people:

a.        Are the incarnation of a relative

b.        Have survived major surgery

c.        Have had near-death experiences

d.        Yearn for the start of a new life

Now to reveal the winner of this World Festivals Trivia. Drum roll please... @Nicki Dehn! Congratulations! You get your item of choice from the Prize Wall!  I'll be sending you a Google form to fill out shortly. @Amy Sessions got 2nd place and @Gina Palmer took 3rd. Thanks to everyone who played. If you're bummed you didn't win this go-round, don't worry! Keep your eyes on the Trivia Tower community for a new Olympics inspired event that will be happening later this month. 

Also, don't forget to answer the new Question of the Month, where you'll score a new Olympics-themed badge to adorn your profile:

We'll see you all soon...

@Nicole Milliken Oh my goodness! I'm so surprised and honored. First, I'd like to thank my family and friends; I couldn't have done it without their support. I'd also like to thank my co-workers for keeping me motivated to attempt these challenges. And last, but not least, a big thank you to Nicole and Genesys for holding Trivia Tower events! 

Really, though...I am very surprised as I had to guess on a lot of these questions. It definitively was a tough one and I appreciate having a break from work to do something fun!

Boy, was this World Festivals Trivia Tower event a tough one. There was actually one question on the event that NO ONE guessed correctly. But through all the tough times, a winner has emerged and I can't wait to reveal who it is...in a moment. First, let's take a look at the questions and answers to the trivia questions below and you'll find out which one was the most missed: 

1.        The Japanese Obon Festival honors deceased loved ones. How long has this tradition been celebrated? 

a.        Since the 1700s

b.       Since the 1500s

c.        Since the 1400s

d.        Since the 1300s

2.        Which festival celebrates "Wendy the Whale," whose story symbolizes man's ability to live in harmony with nature?   

a.        Songkran Festival, Thailand

b.       The Hermanus Festival, South Africa

c.        Vardavar, Armenia

d.        Subios Water Festival, Seychelles Island

3.        In the Tsechus Festival in Bhutan, monks reveal what item as the highlight of the festival? (NO one got this questions correct, ouch!)

a.        Generational hand-painted masks

b.        Large, ancient drums

c.        A painting on silk depicting a Buddhist deity

d.        Bright, swirling dancer's skirts used in the parade

4.        For Canada's "Winter Carnival" what is NOT a usual activity:

a.        Ice canoeing

b.       Ice water plunge

c.        Ice skating

d.        Sculpting an ice castle

5.        The Venice Carnival dates to what century?

a.        9th

b.       11^th

c.        12^th

d.        ^13th

6.        If you visit Portugal for the AgitÁgueda Festival, what may you see?

a.        Colorful umbrella canopies

b.        Floating lanterns

c.        Bouquets of flowers floating on the Douro River

d.        Faces dusted with cinnamon

7.        In our research, we found some interesting festival traditions, but which of the following did I make up?

a.        Building a snowman around a real person

b.        Men dressed as devils jumping over babies on mattresses

c.        People "charming" worms out of the ground

d.        Husbands carrying their wives through an obstacle course

8.        In Japan, what body part is the focus of the Hokkai Heso Matsuri festival?

a.        The mouth

b.       The bellybutton

c.        The heart

d.        The feet

9.        The New Zealand "Jaffa Race" festival rolls chocolates down a hill donated by what candy manufacturer?

a.        Mars

b.        Ferrero

c.        Lindt

d.       Cadbury

10.  Sechseläuten festival in Switzerland celebrates the end of winter by exploding a snowman named what?

a.        Elena

b.       Böögg 

c.        Belalp

d.        Vogal

11.  Popo Carnaval in the Ivory Coast has various activities you can enjoy for how long?

a.        4 days

b.        7 days

c.        9 days

d.       14 days

12.  A famous festival best known for its "Salsa Dancing Marathon" is in which country?

a.        Colombia

b.        Argentina

c.        Mexico

d.        Cuba

13.   Which Oceania festival took social media by storm with pictures of vibrant floats, feasts, and parades? 

a.        Fiji

b.        Marshall Islands

c.        Nauru

d.        Samoa

14.  Which festival is real?

a.        Expressway Festival – Bands play under the expressway

b.       Underwater Festival – Bands play under water

c.        Treetop festival – Bands play in a tree

d.        Tow Truck Festival – Bands play on a stage of tow trucks

15.  The Irish Redhead festival awards all the below EXCEPT what?

a.        The person with the most freckles per square inch

b.        The grandest "ginger beard"

c.        The best wannabe redhead

d.       The child with the longest red hair

16.  A morbid festival in Spain carries specific people in coffins to the church for mass because it's believed those people:

a.        Are the incarnation of a relative

b.        Have survived major surgery

c.        Have had near-death experiences

d.        Yearn for the start of a new life

Now to reveal the winner of this World Festivals Trivia. Drum roll please... @Nicki Dehn! Congratulations! You get your item of choice from the Prize Wall!  I'll be sending you a Google form to fill out shortly. @Amy Sessions got 2nd place and @Gina Palmer took 3rd. Thanks to everyone who played. If you're bummed you didn't win this go-round, don't worry! Keep your eyes on the Trivia Tower community for a new Olympics inspired event that will be happening later this month. 

Also, don't forget to answer the new Question of the Month, where you'll score a new Olympics-themed badge to adorn your profile:

We'll see you all soon...

@Nicole Milliken Oh my goodness! I'm so surprised and honored. First, I'd like to thank my family and friends; I couldn't have done it without their support. I'd also like to thank my co-workers for keeping me motivated to attempt these challenges. And last, but not least, a big thank you to Nicole and Genesys for holding Trivia Tower events! 

Really, though...I am very surprised as I had to guess on a lot of these questions. It definitively was a tough one and I appreciate having a break from work to do something fun!

Boy, was this World Festivals Trivia Tower event a tough one. There was actually one question on the event that NO ONE guessed correctly. But through all the tough times, a winner has emerged and I can't wait to reveal who it is...in a moment. First, let's take a look at the questions and answers to the trivia questions below and you'll find out which one was the most missed: 

1.        The Japanese Obon Festival honors deceased loved ones. How long has this tradition been celebrated? 

a.        Since the 1700s

b.       Since the 1500s

c.        Since the 1400s

d.        Since the 1300s

2.        Which festival celebrates "Wendy the Whale," whose story symbolizes man's ability to live in harmony with nature?   

a.        Songkran Festival, Thailand

b.       The Hermanus Festival, South Africa

c.        Vardavar, Armenia

d.        Subios Water Festival, Seychelles Island

3.        In the Tsechus Festival in Bhutan, monks reveal what item as the highlight of the festival? (NO one got this questions correct, ouch!)

a.        Generational hand-painted masks

b.        Large, ancient drums

c.        A painting on silk depicting a Buddhist deity

d.        Bright, swirling dancer's skirts used in the parade

4.        For Canada's "Winter Carnival" what is NOT a usual activity:

a.        Ice canoeing

b.       Ice water plunge

c.        Ice skating

d.        Sculpting an ice castle

5.        The Venice Carnival dates to what century?

a.        9th

b.       11^th

c.        12^th

d.        ^13th

6.        If you visit Portugal for the AgitÁgueda Festival, what may you see?

a.        Colorful umbrella canopies

b.        Floating lanterns

c.        Bouquets of flowers floating on the Douro River

d.        Faces dusted with cinnamon

7.        In our research, we found some interesting festival traditions, but which of the following did I make up?

a.        Building a snowman around a real person

b.        Men dressed as devils jumping over babies on mattresses

c.        People "charming" worms out of the ground

d.        Husbands carrying their wives through an obstacle course

8.        In Japan, what body part is the focus of the Hokkai Heso Matsuri festival?

a.        The mouth

b.       The bellybutton

c.        The heart

d.        The feet

9.        The New Zealand "Jaffa Race" festival rolls chocolates down a hill donated by what candy manufacturer?

a.        Mars

b.        Ferrero

c.        Lindt

d.       Cadbury

10.  Sechseläuten festival in Switzerland celebrates the end of winter by exploding a snowman named what?

a.        Elena

b.       Böögg 

c.        Belalp

d.        Vogal

11.  Popo Carnaval in the Ivory Coast has various activities you can enjoy for how long?

a.        4 days

b.        7 days

c.        9 days

d.       14 days

12.  A famous festival best known for its "Salsa Dancing Marathon" is in which country?

a.        Colombia

b.        Argentina

c.        Mexico

d.        Cuba

13.   Which Oceania festival took social media by storm with pictures of vibrant floats, feasts, and parades? 

a.        Fiji

b.        Marshall Islands

c.        Nauru

d.        Samoa

14.  Which festival is real?

a.        Expressway Festival – Bands play under the expressway

b.       Underwater Festival – Bands play under water

c.        Treetop festival – Bands play in a tree

d.        Tow Truck Festival – Bands play on a stage of tow trucks

15.  The Irish Redhead festival awards all the below EXCEPT what?

a.        The person with the most freckles per square inch

b.        The grandest "ginger beard"

c.        The best wannabe redhead

d.       The child with the longest red hair

16.  A morbid festival in Spain carries specific people in coffins to the church for mass because it's believed those people:

a.        Are the incarnation of a relative

b.        Have survived major surgery

c.        Have had near-death experiences

d.        Yearn for the start of a new life

Now to reveal the winner of this World Festivals Trivia. Drum roll please... @Nicki Dehn! Congratulations! You get your item of choice from the Prize Wall!  I'll be sending you a Google form to fill out shortly. @Amy Sessions got 2nd place and @Gina Palmer took 3rd. Thanks to everyone who played. If you're bummed you didn't win this go-round, don't worry! Keep your eyes on the Trivia Tower community for a new Olympics inspired event that will be happening later this month. 

Also, don't forget to answer the new Question of the Month, where you'll score a new Olympics-themed badge to adorn your profile:

We'll see you all soon...

Hahaha! You're awesome. Let me know what prize ya want, and I'll get that to you asap. Congrats again!

@Nicole Milliken Oh my goodness! I'm so surprised and honored. First, I'd like to thank my family and friends; I couldn't have done it without their support. I'd also like to thank my co-workers for keeping me motivated to attempt these challenges. And last, but not least, a big thank you to Nicole and Genesys for holding Trivia Tower events! 

Really, though...I am very surprised as I had to guess on a lot of these questions. It definitively was a tough one and I appreciate having a break from work to do something fun!

Boy, was this World Festivals Trivia Tower event a tough one. There was actually one question on the event that NO ONE guessed correctly. But through all the tough times, a winner has emerged and I can't wait to reveal who it is...in a moment. First, let's take a look at the questions and answers to the trivia questions below and you'll find out which one was the most missed: 

1.        The Japanese Obon Festival honors deceased loved ones. How long has this tradition been celebrated? 

a.        Since the 1700s

b.       Since the 1500s

c.        Since the 1400s

d.        Since the 1300s

2.        Which festival celebrates "Wendy the Whale," whose story symbolizes man's ability to live in harmony with nature?   

a.        Songkran Festival, Thailand

b.       The Hermanus Festival, South Africa

c.        Vardavar, Armenia

d.        Subios Water Festival, Seychelles Island

3.        In the Tsechus Festival in Bhutan, monks reveal what item as the highlight of the festival? (NO one got this questions correct, ouch!)

a.        Generational hand-painted masks

b.        Large, ancient drums

c.        A painting on silk depicting a Buddhist deity

d.        Bright, swirling dancer's skirts used in the parade

4.        For Canada's "Winter Carnival" what is NOT a usual activity:

a.        Ice canoeing

b.       Ice water plunge

c.        Ice skating

d.        Sculpting an ice castle

5.        The Venice Carnival dates to what century?

a.        9th

b.       11^th

c.        12^th

d.        ^13th

6.        If you visit Portugal for the AgitÁgueda Festival, what may you see?

a.        Colorful umbrella canopies

b.        Floating lanterns

c.        Bouquets of flowers floating on the Douro River

d.        Faces dusted with cinnamon

7.        In our research, we found some interesting festival traditions, but which of the following did I make up?

a.        Building a snowman around a real person

b.        Men dressed as devils jumping over babies on mattresses

c.        People "charming" worms out of the ground

d.        Husbands carrying their wives through an obstacle course

8.        In Japan, what body part is the focus of the Hokkai Heso Matsuri festival?

a.        The mouth

b.       The bellybutton

c.        The heart

d.        The feet

9.        The New Zealand "Jaffa Race" festival rolls chocolates down a hill donated by what candy manufacturer?

a.        Mars

b.        Ferrero

c.        Lindt

d.       Cadbury

10.  Sechseläuten festival in Switzerland celebrates the end of winter by exploding a snowman named what?

a.        Elena

b.       Böögg 

c.        Belalp

d.        Vogal

11.  Popo Carnaval in the Ivory Coast has various activities you can enjoy for how long?

a.        4 days

b.        7 days

c.        9 days

d.       14 days

12.  A famous festival best known for its "Salsa Dancing Marathon" is in which country?

a.        Colombia

b.        Argentina

c.        Mexico

d.        Cuba

13.   Which Oceania festival took social media by storm with pictures of vibrant floats, feasts, and parades? 

a.        Fiji

b.        Marshall Islands

c.        Nauru

d.        Samoa

14.  Which festival is real?

a.        Expressway Festival – Bands play under the expressway

b.       Underwater Festival – Bands play under water

c.        Treetop festival – Bands play in a tree

d.        Tow Truck Festival – Bands play on a stage of tow trucks

15.  The Irish Redhead festival awards all the below EXCEPT what?

a.        The person with the most freckles per square inch

b.        The grandest "ginger beard"

c.        The best wannabe redhead

d.       The child with the longest red hair

16.  A morbid festival in Spain carries specific people in coffins to the church for mass because it's believed those people:

a.        Are the incarnation of a relative

b.        Have survived major surgery

c.        Have had near-death experiences

d.        Yearn for the start of a new life

Now to reveal the winner of this World Festivals Trivia. Drum roll please... @Nicki Dehn! Congratulations! You get your item of choice from the Prize Wall!  I'll be sending you a Google form to fill out shortly. @Amy Sessions got 2nd place and @Gina Palmer took 3rd. Thanks to everyone who played. If you're bummed you didn't win this go-round, don't worry! Keep your eyes on the Trivia Tower community for a new Olympics inspired event that will be happening later this month. 

Also, don't forget to answer the new Question of the Month, where you'll score a new Olympics-themed badge to adorn your profile:

We'll see you all soon...

Just completed the form! My family will love the backyard movie theatre. :)

Hahaha! You're awesome. Let me know what prize ya want, and I'll get that to you asap. Congrats again!

@Nicole Milliken Oh my goodness! I'm so surprised and honored. First, I'd like to thank my family and friends; I couldn't have done it without their support. I'd also like to thank my co-workers for keeping me motivated to attempt these challenges. And last, but not least, a big thank you to Nicole and Genesys for holding Trivia Tower events! 

Really, though...I am very surprised as I had to guess on a lot of these questions. It definitively was a tough one and I appreciate having a break from work to do something fun!

Boy, was this World Festivals Trivia Tower event a tough one. There was actually one question on the event that NO ONE guessed correctly. But through all the tough times, a winner has emerged and I can't wait to reveal who it is...in a moment. First, let's take a look at the questions and answers to the trivia questions below and you'll find out which one was the most missed: 

1.        The Japanese Obon Festival honors deceased loved ones. How long has this tradition been celebrated? 

a.        Since the 1700s

b.       Since the 1500s

c.        Since the 1400s

d.        Since the 1300s

2.        Which festival celebrates "Wendy the Whale," whose story symbolizes man's ability to live in harmony with nature?   

a.        Songkran Festival, Thailand

b.       The Hermanus Festival, South Africa

c.        Vardavar, Armenia

d.        Subios Water Festival, Seychelles Island

3.        In the Tsechus Festival in Bhutan, monks reveal what item as the highlight of the festival? (NO one got this questions correct, ouch!)

a.        Generational hand-painted masks

b.        Large, ancient drums

c.        A painting on silk depicting a Buddhist deity

d.        Bright, swirling dancer's skirts used in the parade

4.        For Canada's "Winter Carnival" what is NOT a usual activity:

a.        Ice canoeing

b.       Ice water plunge

c.        Ice skating

d.        Sculpting an ice castle

5.        The Venice Carnival dates to what century?

a.        9th

b.       11^th

c.        12^th

d.        ^13th

6.        If you visit Portugal for the AgitÁgueda Festival, what may you see?

a.        Colorful umbrella canopies

b.        Floating lanterns

c.        Bouquets of flowers floating on the Douro River

d.        Faces dusted with cinnamon

7.        In our research, we found some interesting festival traditions, but which of the following did I make up?

a.        Building a snowman around a real person

b.        Men dressed as devils jumping over babies on mattresses

c.        People "charming" worms out of the ground

d.        Husbands carrying their wives through an obstacle course

8.        In Japan, what body part is the focus of the Hokkai Heso Matsuri festival?

a.        The mouth

b.       The bellybutton

c.        The heart

d.        The feet

9.        The New Zealand "Jaffa Race" festival rolls chocolates down a hill donated by what candy manufacturer?

a.        Mars

b.        Ferrero

c.        Lindt

d.       Cadbury

10.  Sechseläuten festival in Switzerland celebrates the end of winter by exploding a snowman named what?

a.        Elena

b.       Böögg 

c.        Belalp

d.        Vogal

11.  Popo Carnaval in the Ivory Coast has various activities you can enjoy for how long?

a.        4 days

b.        7 days

c.        9 days

d.       14 days

12.  A famous festival best known for its "Salsa Dancing Marathon" is in which country?

a.        Colombia

b.        Argentina

c.        Mexico

d.        Cuba

13.   Which Oceania festival took social media by storm with pictures of vibrant floats, feasts, and parades? 

a.        Fiji

b.        Marshall Islands

c.        Nauru

d.        Samoa

14.  Which festival is real?

a.        Expressway Festival – Bands play under the expressway

b.       Underwater Festival – Bands play under water

c.        Treetop festival – Bands play in a tree

d.        Tow Truck Festival – Bands play on a stage of tow trucks

15.  The Irish Redhead festival awards all the below EXCEPT what?

a.        The person with the most freckles per square inch

b.        The grandest "ginger beard"

c.        The best wannabe redhead

d.       The child with the longest red hair

16.  A morbid festival in Spain carries specific people in coffins to the church for mass because it's believed those people:

a.        Are the incarnation of a relative

b.        Have survived major surgery

c.        Have had near-death experiences

d.        Yearn for the start of a new life

Now to reveal the winner of this World Festivals Trivia. Drum roll please... @Nicki Dehn! Congratulations! You get your item of choice from the Prize Wall!  I'll be sending you a Google form to fill out shortly. @Amy Sessions got 2nd place and @Gina Palmer took 3rd. Thanks to everyone who played. If you're bummed you didn't win this go-round, don't worry! Keep your eyes on the Trivia Tower community for a new Olympics inspired event that will be happening later this month. 

Also, don't forget to answer the new Question of the Month, where you'll score a new Olympics-themed badge to adorn your profile:

We'll see you all soon...

Sweeeet!

I just ordered and got it shipped to ya! Hope you enjoy-  if you feel inspired, take a picture and post to the community when you get it set up and running. Would love to see it!

Just completed the form! My family will love the backyard movie theatre. :)

Hahaha! You're awesome. Let me know what prize ya want, and I'll get that to you asap. Congrats again!

@Nicole Milliken Oh my goodness! I'm so surprised and honored. First, I'd like to thank my family and friends; I couldn't have done it without their support. I'd also like to thank my co-workers for keeping me motivated to attempt these challenges. And last, but not least, a big thank you to Nicole and Genesys for holding Trivia Tower events! 

Really, though...I am very surprised as I had to guess on a lot of these questions. It definitively was a tough one and I appreciate having a break from work to do something fun!

Boy, was this World Festivals Trivia Tower event a tough one. There was actually one question on the event that NO ONE guessed correctly. But through all the tough times, a winner has emerged and I can't wait to reveal who it is...in a moment. First, let's take a look at the questions and answers to the trivia questions below and you'll find out which one was the most missed: 

1.        The Japanese Obon Festival honors deceased loved ones. How long has this tradition been celebrated? 

a.        Since the 1700s

b.       Since the 1500s

c.        Since the 1400s

d.        Since the 1300s

2.        Which festival celebrates "Wendy the Whale," whose story symbolizes man's ability to live in harmony with nature?   

a.        Songkran Festival, Thailand

b.       The Hermanus Festival, South Africa

c.        Vardavar, Armenia

d.        Subios Water Festival, Seychelles Island

3.        In the Tsechus Festival in Bhutan, monks reveal what item as the highlight of the festival? (NO one got this questions correct, ouch!)

a.        Generational hand-painted masks

b.        Large, ancient drums

c.        A painting on silk depicting a Buddhist deity

d.        Bright, swirling dancer's skirts used in the parade

4.        For Canada's "Winter Carnival" what is NOT a usual activity:

a.        Ice canoeing

b.       Ice water plunge

c.        Ice skating

d.        Sculpting an ice castle

5.        The Venice Carnival dates to what century?

a.        9th

b.       11^th

c.        12^th

d.        ^13th

6.        If you visit Portugal for the AgitÁgueda Festival, what may you see?

a.        Colorful umbrella canopies

b.        Floating lanterns

c.        Bouquets of flowers floating on the Douro River

d.        Faces dusted with cinnamon

7.        In our research, we found some interesting festival traditions, but which of the following did I make up?

a.        Building a snowman around a real person

b.        Men dressed as devils jumping over babies on mattresses

c.        People "charming" worms out of the ground

d.        Husbands carrying their wives through an obstacle course

8.        In Japan, what body part is the focus of the Hokkai Heso Matsuri festival?

a.        The mouth

b.       The bellybutton

c.        The heart

d.        The feet

9.        The New Zealand "Jaffa Race" festival rolls chocolates down a hill donated by what candy manufacturer?

a.        Mars

b.        Ferrero

c.        Lindt

d.       Cadbury

10.  Sechseläuten festival in Switzerland celebrates the end of winter by exploding a snowman named what?

a.        Elena

b.       Böögg 

c.        Belalp

d.        Vogal

11.  Popo Carnaval in the Ivory Coast has various activities you can enjoy for how long?

a.        4 days

b.        7 days

c.        9 days

d.       14 days

12.  A famous festival best known for its "Salsa Dancing Marathon" is in which country?

a.        Colombia

b.        Argentina

c.        Mexico

d.        Cuba

13.   Which Oceania festival took social media by storm with pictures of vibrant floats, feasts, and parades? 

a.        Fiji

b.        Marshall Islands

c.        Nauru

d.        Samoa

14.  Which festival is real?

a.        Expressway Festival – Bands play under the expressway

b.       Underwater Festival – Bands play under water

c.        Treetop festival – Bands play in a tree

d.        Tow Truck Festival – Bands play on a stage of tow trucks

15.  The Irish Redhead festival awards all the below EXCEPT what?

a.        The person with the most freckles per square inch

b.        The grandest "ginger beard"

c.        The best wannabe redhead

d.       The child with the longest red hair

16.  A morbid festival in Spain carries specific people in coffins to the church for mass because it's believed those people:

a.        Are the incarnation of a relative

b.        Have survived major surgery

c.        Have had near-death experiences

d.        Yearn for the start of a new life

Now to reveal the winner of this World Festivals Trivia. Drum roll please... @Nicki Dehn! Congratulations! You get your item of choice from the Prize Wall!  I'll be sending you a Google form to fill out shortly. @Amy Sessions got 2nd place and @Gina Palmer took 3rd. Thanks to everyone who played. If you're bummed you didn't win this go-round, don't worry! Keep your eyes on the Trivia Tower community for a new Olympics inspired event that will be happening later this month. 

Also, don't forget to answer the new Question of the Month, where you'll score a new Olympics-themed badge to adorn your profile:

We'll see you all soon...