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QuizMoz offers one of the Internet's largest collection of quizzes for you to tease your brain and pit your wits against the experienced QuizMoz quiz masters. Go ahead and find out what you know about yourself and the world around you. Best of luck!!  Holiday Quiz Facts  Average Score for this quiz: 35%  No of times this quiz has been taken: 382  No of people passing this quiz: 89  No of people failing this quiz: 293  Maximum score for this quiz: 100% Coverage : The Holiday Quiz tests your knowledge of a variety of holidays regarding their origins, importance and special traditions. The Holiday Quiz questions are creatively compiled to allow you to gauge how much you truly know about all your favorite holidays.  Holiday Discussion Forum 1.  Although the after-Christmas holiday Boxing Day began in the mid-19th century, when was it first recognized as a bank, post office and government holiday in England? a. 1922 b. 1871 c. 1900 d. 1965 Please provide appropriate updations Ques Although the after-Christmas holiday Boxing Day began in the mid-19th century, when was it first recognized as a bank, post office and government holiday in England? a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 2.  What did the word "holiday" originally refer to? a. A vacation b. A day when offices and schools are closed c. A day to celebrate other cultures and religions d. "Holy day", usually referring to religious holidays Please provide appropriate updations Ques What did the word "holiday" originally refer to? a. b. c. d. " /> " /> Please describe the changes made by you 3.  What is the Buddhist holiday Vesak? a. The honoring of the great leader Gautama Buddha b. A shopping day for all Buddhists c. A holiday that celebrates the end of the monsoon season d. A week of festivals Please provide appropriate updations Ques What is the Buddhist holiday Vesak? a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 4.  What is Kwanzaa? a. The day after Christmas b. A week long celebration of the African American culture c. A religious holiday celebrating the birth of the Dali Lama d. A celebration of Jewish freedoms Please provide appropriate updations Ques What is Kwanzaa? a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 5.  Which of the following is NOT an unofficial holiday in the United States? a. As a Stupid Question Day b. International Talk Like a Pirate Day c. Wear a Hat Day d. No Pants Day Please provide appropriate updations Ques Which of the following is NOT an unofficial holiday in the United States? a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 6.  How long is Lent as practiced in Western Christianity? a. 25 days b. 40 days c. 10 days d. 30 days Please provide appropriate updations Ques How long is Lent as practiced in Western Christianity? a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 7.  What is Rosh Hashanah a. Jewish New Year b. A Jewish day of atonement c. The Iranian festival of spring d. A holiday that commemorates the exodus and freedom of the Israelites from ancient Egypt Please provide appropriate updations Ques What is Rosh Hashanah a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 8.  St. Valentine is the patron saint of all lovers, hence the popularity of St. Valentine's Day. a. True b. False Please provide appropriate updations Ques St. Valentine is the patron saint of all lovers, hence the popularity of St. Valentine's Day. a. b. Please describe the changes made by you 9.  The Halloween custom was brought to America by which group of immigrants? a. English b. German c. Irish d. Greek Please provide appropriate updations Ques The Halloween custom was brought to America by which group of immigrants? a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 10.  Long before Mother's Day was recognized in the United States in 1908,  there were days honoring mothers where? a. Germany b. Ancient Greece c. England d. Roman Empire Please provide appropriate updations Ques Long before Mother's Day was recognized in the United States in 1908,there were days honoring mothers where? a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 11.  How many national holidays – or jours feries – are celebrated in France? a. 2 b. 10 c. 5 d. 11 Please provide appropriate updations Ques How many national holidays – or jours feries – are celebrated in France? a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 12.  The festival known as All Saints is celebrated by what two religions? a. Roman Catholic b. Hindu c. Greek Orothodox d. Eastern Orthodox Please provide appropriate updations Ques The festival known as All Saints is celebrated by what two religions? a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 13.  Saint Patrick, celebrated on St. Patrick's Day, was the patron saint of what? a. The color green b. Ireland c. Potatoes d. Women Please provide appropriate updations Ques Saint Patrick, celebrated on St. Patrick's Day, was the patron saint of what? a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 14.  The Celtic holiday Lunasa celebrates what? a. Irish freedom b. The harvest c. Religious freedom d. The summer season Please provide appropriate updations Ques The Celtic holiday Lunasa celebrates what? a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 15.  Where did the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree begin? a. Sweden b. Belgium c. England d. Germany Please provide appropriate updations Ques Where did the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree begin? a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you Think you know more about this quiz!   Please enter your Name and what you would like to tell everyone about Holiday  Name: Think you know more about Holiday and would like others to know too? Whether its a great fact, a joke, a personal experience or an interesting anecdote, please share it with all the human beings on planet earth. Your contribution will help keep QuizMoz a free site for all.    (Optional)  (average submission size - 5 to 10 lines) Holiday Discussion Forum Know the Latest News about Holiday! 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