Holiday

New Year’s Eve is among the most important holidays in the world. Besides being an opportunity to try fun foods, imbibe beverages with friends, and party hard, it’s also a time to reflect on the past year and look forward to new beginnings. But behind this annual tradition is a lengthy history of New Year […]

Boo! Did we get you? That’s all right: on Halloween, the sweetest and spookiest night of the year, there are plenty more tricks and treats where that came from. A favorite holiday in the United States and the world over, Halloween is the celebration of all that is ghoulish and gnarly. Its most famous custom […]

Everybody knows the traditions that come with Easter: baskets full of goodies, family egg hunts, and a big dinner with a glazed ham at the centerpiece. But, did you know there’s a lot of history behind the candy-filled holiday?  The holiday, more formally known by the religious community as Resurrection Sunday, is based on Christian […]

Valentine’s Day happens every year on February 14th. It is a time to celebrate friends, loved ones, romantic partners, or even just loving yourself! Being in love and celebrating love has been around for more time than we know, but the Valentine’s holiday is said to have started back in the 1300s!  Valentine’s Day has […]

July 4th, 1776 is the United States’ official day of declared independence and is the reason for celebrating the 4th of July in the United States. The date holds importance in the United States because it was the date that the Founding Fathers declared independence from Great Britain. No other countries celebrate the 4th of […]

You hear the saying that it takes a real man to be a father. It’s one thing to physically make a baby, but it’s an act of responsibility and true care to help raise the child a father has created. Adoptive fathers and godfathers also celebrate this great day with their little ones as well […]

When did Hanukkah first become an official Jewish holiday? What foods are traditionally associated with this holiday and why? What month of the Jewish calendar is Hanukkah celebrated? How many candles does a menorah have? What does the word “Hanukkah” actually mean? Why is giving gifts associated with this holiday? What is the name of […]

Mothers carry their children for nine months, undergo a painful, yet beautiful birthing process, and jump into caring for their newborns without much time to catch their breath. No wonder moms have a holiday that celebrates them for all their sacrifices. Even as an adoptive mother or god mom, those who have assumed the role […]

St Patrick’s Day is a celebration of everything Irish, from the explosive emerald color synonymous with the island to the rich Celtic traditions to…well, drinking! But anyone with any Irish heritage knows that the culture is much more than booze and clovers–and these St Patrick’s Day trivia questions and answers will help you test your […]

Are you on the hunt for some Thanksgiving trivia? Did you know that Thanksgiving only became an official American holiday in 1863? Can you guess why? Although turkeys (native to the New World) were likely consumed at the “first Thanksgiving” (our name for the gathering) in 1621, there is no specific mention of which “fowls” […]

You wake up in the morning and receive some crazy news that flips your whole world upside down… then you remember it’s April Fools Day and none of it’s real. Usually observed around the United States on April 1st, the day is unofficially April Fools Day, but it isn’t a federal holiday. Most people will […]

Is Cinco de Mayo an official national holiday in Mexico itself? Who popularized the celebration in the United States and why? Which battle is Cinco de Mayo meant to commemorate? Why is that battle such a big deal even today? Which country did Mexico defeat during that battle? Who is Ignacio Zaragoza? What special competition […]

Groundhog Day is a holiday celebrated in the United States and Canada on February 2nd. It’s original meaning came from a tradition in which observers would watch a groundhog emerge from the winter for the first time. If the groundhog went back into his burrow, it meant that winter would continue for six more weeks, […]

If you or a family member have served our country, you most likely recognize the importance this holiday holds to so many Americans. Veterans Day is a day to pay respects to everyone who passed away serving our country and celebrate all of the veterans who’re still here with us. Service members have to sacrifice […]

There are dozens of holidays out there. Armistice Day is for the World War I historians, Arbor Day is a fun occasion to hug a tree, and Christmas is nice for indulging in commercialism. But only one mainstream holiday commemorates the work that built and upholds the country: Labor Day. Besides marking the shift from […]

Do you love the Chinese New Year? If you are excited for the year of the rabbit and ready to celebrate for fifteen days straight? If you know the proper order of the Chinese Zodiac and know the complete history of the Chinese New Year, these Chinese New Year trivia questions and answers are for […]

Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras. No matter what you call it, we all know that the day before Ash Wednesday is a day to party and enjoy the good things in life. Whether you party in New Orleans or in France, you probably think you know quite a bit about the biggest holiday in […]

Are you a Kwanzaa fanatic who looks forward to celebrations every year? Do you know everything about the history of Kwanzaa, from its language of origin to present day traditions? Are you ready to prove that knowledge? Take this Kwanzaa trivia quiz and find out how much you really know about this holiday.  Now that […]

Memorial Day is a time for honoring the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. But how much do you really know about this significant holiday and its history? From its origins to modern-day traditions, there’s a lot to learn and remember. That’s where […]

Ah, Black Friday! The day after Thanksgiving when the masses are lured into stores (and online) with the promise of once-a-year deals and doorbusters. But this shopping holiday is more than just carts, queues, and quick clicks. From its historical origins to record-breaking sales stats, Black Friday has some intriguing stories tucked away amid its […]

Boxing Day: for many, it’s a day to relax after the Christmas festivities, munch on leftovers, and maybe even hit some post-holiday sales. But what’s behind the name? Is it related to the sport of boxing or is there a deeper historical significance? From its British origins to its Commonwealth celebrations, Boxing Day is a […]