Holiday Decorations Trivia Trivia Quiz - Trivia Quiz

1 Which country is widely credited with popularizing the tradition of the decorated Christmas tree?

A. Germany

B. England

C. Italy

2 A Hanukkah menorah (hanukkiah) has how many branches including the helper candle?

A. 8

B. 7

C. 9

3 In Japanese New Year door decorations called kadomatsu, which plant forms the tall central stalks?

A. Maple

B. Bamboo

C. Pine

4 Historically, what color were candy canes before red stripes became common?

A. White

B. Green

C. Red

5 Traditional Diwali diyas are typically made from which material?

A. Clay

B. Glass

C. Brass

6 A traditional Advent wreath used during the weeks before Christmas typically holds how many candles?

A. Five

B. Three

C. Four

7 In the Kwanzaa kinara, what color is the center candle that represents the people?

A. Black

B. Green

C. Red

8 Which color is most commonly used in Lunar New Year decorations to symbolize good luck and ward off misfortune?

A. Purple

B. White

C. Red

9 The circular shape of a holiday wreath traditionally symbolizes what?

A. The moon

B. The four elements

C. Continuity and eternal life

10 Early European tinsel used to decorate trees was originally made from which metal?

A. Tin

B. Silver

C. Aluminum

11 Poinsettias, a popular Christmas plant, are native to which country?

A. Spain

B. Mexico

C. Brazil

12 The Hebrew letters on a dreidel stand for a phrase meaning what?

A. Peace to all people

B. A great miracle happened there

C. Light conquers darkness

13 In Nordic Christmas decor, ornaments like the Yule Goat are traditionally crafted from which material?

A. Porcelain

B. Wool

C. Straw

14 Who is credited with displaying the first electrically lit Christmas tree in 1882?

A. Thomas Edison

B. Edward H. Johnson

C. Nikola Tesla

15 The cornucopia, often used as a Thanksgiving table decoration, symbolizes what?

A. Hospitality

B. Abundance and harvest

C. Family unity