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15 Easter Trivia Questions and Answers

  1. Do you love chocolate rabbits? How many are produced every Easter?
  2. What food was prohibited to eat during the Holy Week by the 13th century church?
  3. What color was the first dyed egg?
  4. In England, they have a Good Friday tradition that includes what baked good?
  5. What year was the first White House Easter Roll and who hosted it?
  6. What is the most popular Easter candy in the United States?
  7. What is the name for the Sunday before Easter Sunday?
  8. What determines Easter’s date?
  9. What other than the rabbit is considered a symbolic animal of Easter?
  10. How much did Judas trade Jesus for in the Bible?
  11. What flower is considered a symbol of Easter?
  12. What is the name of the dance in England done between Easter eggs on the floor?
  13. Why do people consider pretzels an Easter food?
  14. Which state did the first Easter bunny appear?
  15. Where did the Easter bunny come from?
  1. Do you love chocolate rabbits? How many are produced every Easter? – 90 million
  2. What food was prohibited to eat during the Holy Week by the 13th century church? – Eggs
  3. What color was the first dyed egg? – Red
  4. In England, they have a Good Friday tradition that includes what baked good? – Hot cross buns
  5. What year was the first White House Easter Roll and who hosted it? – 1878 – President Rutherford B. Hayes
  6. What is the most popular Easter candy in the United States? – Peeps
  7. What is the name for the Sunday before Easter Sunday? – Palm Sunday
  8. What determines Easter’s date? – The moon. It is the first Sunday after the first full moon or spring equinox.
  9. What other than the rabbit is considered a symbolic animal of Easter? – The lamb
  10. How much did Judas trade Jesus for in the Bible? – 30 pieces of silver
  11. What flower is considered a symbol of Easter? – the lily
  12. What is the name of the dance in England done between Easter eggs on the floor? – hop-egging
  13. Why do people consider pretzels an Easter food? – They say the design looks like arms and hands praying
  14. Which state did the first Easter bunny appear? – Pennsylvania
  15. Where did the Easter bunny come from? He’s not in the bible. – the festival of the goddess, Eostre, who was symbolized by the rabbit and the egg

15 Twilight Zone Trivia Questions and Answers

​Here are 15 Twilight Zone trivia questions and answers:

1.      In which year did the original Twilight Zone series premiere? 
2.      Who created The Twilight Zone? 
3.      What famous phrase did Rod Serling use to introduce each episode? 
4.      What was the name of the character played by Burgess Meredith in the episode “Time Enough at Last”? 
5.      In the episode “Eye of the Beholder”, what is the name of the society that the main character lives in? 
6.      Who played the lead human role in the episode “To Serve Man”? 
7.      What was the name of the town in the episode “The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street”? 
8.      Who played the lead role in the episode “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet”? 
9.      What was the name of the ventriloquist in the episode “The Dummy”? 
10. In the episode “The Hitchhiker”, what is the name of the character played by Inger Stevens? 
11. What is the title of the episode where a man is given the power to wish for anything he wants, but with unexpected consequences? 
12. What was the name of the character played by Jack Klugman in the episode “In Praise of Pip”?
13. In the episode “The Obsolete Man”, what is the occupation of the main character, Romney Wordsworth? 
14. What was the name of the character played by Agnes Moorehead in the episode “The Invaders”? 
15. In the episode “Living Doll”, what is the name of the doll that torments Telly Savalas’ character? 

Here are 15 Twilight Zone trivia questions and answers:

1.      In which year did the original Twilight Zone series premiere? Answer: 1959
2.      Who created The Twilight Zone? Answer: Rod Serling
3.      What famous phrase did Rod Serling use to introduce each episode? Answer: “You’re traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind.” A catchphrase for the show – submitted for your approval – was only uttered three times during the show’s run, but has become associated with the TV series.
4.      What was the name of the character played by Burgess Meredith in the episode “Time Enough at Last”? Answer: Henry Bemis
5.      In the episode “Eye of the Beholder”, what is the name of the society that the main character lives in? Answer: The State
6.      Who played the lead human role in the episode “To Serve Man”? Answer: Lloyd Bochner as Michael Chambers and Richard Kiel as all of the Kanamits
7.      What was the name of the town in the episode “The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street”? Answer: Anytown, USA
8.      Who played the lead role in the episode “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet”? Answer: William Shatner
9.      What was the name of the ventriloquist in the episode “The Dummy”? Answer: Jerry Etherson and the dummy’s name is Willie
10. In the episode “The Hitchhiker”, what is the name of the character played by Inger Stevens? Answer: Nan Adams
11. What is the title of the episode where a man is given the power to wish for anything he wants, but with unexpected consequences? Answer: “The Man in the Bottle”
12. What was the name of the character played by Jack Klugman in the episode “In Praise of Pip”? Answer: Max Phillips
13. In the episode “The Obsolete Man”, what is the occupation of the main character, Romney Wordsworth? Answer: Librarian
14. What was the name of the character played by Agnes Moorehead in the episode “The Invaders”? Answer: The Woman
15. In the episode “Living Doll”, what is the name of the doll that torments Telly Savalas’ character? Answer: Talky Tina

10 Trivia questions and answers 1960s music

10 Trivia questions and answers 1960s music

  1. Who was the lead singer of The Beatles? 
  2. What was the name of the band that Jimi Hendrix played in before going solo? 
  3. Who was known as the “Queen of Soul”? 
  4. What was the name of the band that Bob Dylan played with during his electric period? 
  5. Who wrote the song “Imagine”? 
  6. What was the name of the album that Simon and Garfunkel released in 1966? 
  7. Who was the lead singer of The Rolling Stones?
  8. What was the name of the band that Janis Joplin performed with before going solo? 
  9. Who wrote the song “Respect”?
  10. What was the name of the band that Johnny Cash formed with his wife, June Carter? 

10 Trivia questions and answers 1960s music

  1. Who was the lead singer of The Beatles? – John Lennon – while he shared lead with Paul McCartney, John sang most of the songs especially in the early days
  2. What was the name of the band that Jimi Hendrix played in before going solo? – The Jimi Hendrix Experience
  3. Who was known as the “Queen of Soul”? – Aretha Franklin
  4. What was the name of the band that Bob Dylan played with during his electric period? – The Band
  5. Who wrote the song “Imagine”? – John Lennon
  6. What was the name of the album that Simon and Garfunkel released in 1966? – “Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme”
  7. Who was the lead singer of The Rolling Stones? – Mick Jagger
  8. What was the name of the band that Janis Joplin performed with before going solo? – Big Brother and the Holding Company
  9. Who wrote the song “Respect”? – Otis Redding
  10. What was the name of the band that Johnny Cash formed with his wife, June Carter? – The Carter Family Band

​15 Valentine’s Day Trivia Questions and Answers

15 Valentine’s Day Trivia questions and answers

  1. What year was St. Valentine’s Day officially recognized as a holiday by the Roman Catholic Church? 
  2. Who was St. Valentine, for whom the holiday is named after? 
  3. What is the traditional gift for a Valentine’s Day celebration? 
  4. In what year was the first Valentine’s Day candy heart-shaped box introduced? 
  5. What color is traditionally associated with Valentine’s Day? 
  6. Who wrote the poem “My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose” on Valentine’s Day? 
  7. What was the first commercial Valentine’s Day card made of? 
  8. What is the name of the Roman goddess of love and beauty who is associated with Valentine’s Day?
  9. What was the name of the first commercial Valentine’s Day card company in America? 
  10. Who was the patron saint of love and lovers? 
  11. What is the name of the annual holiday celebrated in Japan on March 14th, similar to Valentine’s Day? 
  12. How did the tradition of giving candy on Valentine’s Day start? 
  13. What is the most popular flower given on Valentine’s Day? 
  14. What is the name of the movie released in 2010 that features Julia Roberts and Jennifer Aniston as Valentine’s Day greetings shop workers? 
  15. What is Cupid’s name in Greek mythology?

15 Valentine’s Day Trivia questions and answers

  1. What year was St. Valentine’s Day officially recognized as a holiday by the Roman Catholic Church? A: 496 AD
  2. Who was St. Valentine, for whom the holiday is named after? A: A priest in Rome who was martyred on February 14th.
  3. What is the traditional gift for a Valentine’s Day celebration? A: Flowers and chocolates.
  4. In what year was the first Valentine’s Day candy heart-shaped box introduced? A: 1868 by Richard Cadbury – yes, those Cadburys. He even put his own paintings on the box lids.
  5. What color is traditionally associated with Valentine’s Day? A: Red
  6. Who wrote the poem “My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose” on Valentine’s Day? A: Robert Burns
  7. What was the first commercial Valentine’s Day card made of? A: Lace and ribbon
  8. What is the name of the Roman goddess of love and beauty who is associated with Valentine’s Day? A: Venus
  9. What was the name of the first commercial Valentine’s Day card company in America? A: Esther & Co.
  10. Who was the patron saint of love and lovers? A: St. Dwynwen
  11. What is the name of the annual holiday celebrated in Japan on March 14th, similar to Valentine’s Day? A: White Day. It is a 1980s holiday that was designed as a ‘reply day’ for men to give gifts to the women who gifted them on the 14th of February. They are expected to gift something two or three times the amount of what they received on Valentine’s Day. I don’t know who started this, but good job!
  12. How did the tradition of giving candy on Valentine’s Day start? A: As a symbol of love and affection. Chocolate was introduced by those Cadbury folks during the Victorian era.
  13. What is the most popular flower given on Valentine’s Day? A: Red roses.
  14. What is the name of the movie released in 2010 that features Julia Roberts and Jennifer Aniston as Valentine’s Day greetings shop workers? A: “Valentine’s Day.”
  15. What is Cupid’s name in Greek mythology? A: Eros

Famous People Born in January Trivia Quiz

Let’s sing Happy Birthday to some famous folks. See if you know who they are.

  1. This prolific movie and television star almost made it to her 100th birthday. She was best known for her appearance on the Mary Tyler Moore Show. 
  2. He is famous for a lot of things, but most notably is his ride through town warning patriots of an attack. 
  3. This January baby once walked on the moon. He is best known by his nickname.
  4. This guy is famous for inventing a sweet drink that most kids in the United States know. His cartoon mascot is orange. 
  5. This Incredible Hulk star was also in The Courtship of Eddie’s Father in the 1960s. Name him. 
  6. This notorious gangster is credited for the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre in Chicago, even though it was never proven. He went to prison for tax evasion. 
  7. Long before he was on The Big Bang Theory, this celebrated physicist and author was known for his book, The Theory of Everything. 
  8. This president was assassinated while in office. He was the 25th U.S. President. Name him. 
  9. Without this author, we never would have spent time in the shire. 
  10. We lost this Animal House alumni too soon. “Look, I’m a zit!”
  11. This legendary country star has put her millions into helping children read. She is revered across the genres.
  12. He is best known for his role as Hawkeye Pierce in the television series M*A*S*H.

Let’s sing Happy Birthday to some famous folks. See if you know who they are.

  1. This prolific movie and television star almost made it to her 100th birthday. She was best known for her appearance on the Mary Tyler Moore Show. – Betty White – Jan. 17, 1922
  2. He is famous for a lot of things, but most notably is his ride through town warning patriots of an attack. – Paul Revere – Jan. 1, 1735
  3. This January baby once walked on the moon. He is best known by his nickname. –  Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin – Jan. 20, 1930
  4. This guy is famous for inventing a sweet drink that most kids in the United States know. His cartoon mascot is orange. – Edward Elijah Perkins – inventor of Kool-Aid – Jan. 8, 1889
  5. This Incredible Hulk star was also in The Courtship of Eddie’s Father in the 1960s. Name him. – Bill Bixby – Jan. 22, 1934
  6. This notorious gangster is credited for the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre in Chicago, even though it was never proven. He went to prison for tax evasion. – Al Capone – Jan. 17, 1899
  7. Long before he was on The Big Bang Theory, this celebrated physicist and author was known for his book, The Theory of Everything. – Stephen Hawking – Jan. 8, 1942
  8. This president was assassinated while in office. He was the 25th U.S. President. Name him. – William McKinley – Jan. 29, 1843
  9. Without this author, we never would have spent time in the shire. – J.R.R. Tolkien, author of Lord of the Rings – Jan. 3, 1892
  10. We lost this Animal House alumni too soon. “Look, I’m a zit!” – John Belushi – Jan. 22, 1949
  11. This legendary country star has put her millions into helping children read. She is revered across the genres. – Dolly Parton- Jan. 19, 1946
  12. He is best known for his role as Hawkeye Pierce in the television series M*A*S*H. – Alan Alda – Jan. 28, 1936

Test Your January Knowledge

Here’s a fun trivia quiz about the month of January.

  1. Who was the month of January named for? 
  2. Cella’s cashes in on the 3rd of January because this day is dedicated to the treats they are known for. What is this national day? 
  3. This guy was born on January 8th and his birthday is still celebrated years after his death. Who was this rock and roller? 
  4. January was not in the original Roman calendar; they considered this a dormant period for both war and agriculture, so it was not included. What month did the Roman calendar start with? 
  5. What is the birth flower of January babies? 
  6. On January 10th, you should pay homage to the greenery that releases oxygen into your home. What is the name of this day? 
  7. When is the English folk custom Twelfth Night celebrated? 
  8. What two astrology symbols rule January? 
  9. What is perihelion?
  10. No matter whether you like the Empire or the ones from Pittsburg, January 20th is their day. Whose day is it?
  11. What is January’s birthstone? 
  12. What is the name of the January full moon? 
  13. What day do people whose names begin with the letter Z get to go first in an alphabetical line?
  14. On the 29th of January, this day is set aside for those who love to take tiny cardboard pieces and arrange them into a picture. What is this day called? 

January is also the month when people start to plan for their gardens or even plant is some places around the world. Here are some gardening tips to help you get your best harvest.

  1. Who was the month of January named for? The Roman god Janus protects doorways and gates that are symbols of beginnings and endings. He has two faces.
  2. Cella’s cashes in on the 3rd of January because this day is dedicated to the treats they are known for. What is this national day? National Chocolate-covered Cherry day
  3. This guy was born on January 8th and his birthday is still celebrated years after his death. Who was this rock and roller? Elvis Presley
  4. January was not in the original Roman calendar; they considered this a dormant period for both war and agriculture, so it was not included. What month did the Roman calendar start with? March Equinox named for the god of war: Mars.
  5. What is the birth flower of January babies? Carnation and snowdrop
  6. On January 10th, you should pay homage to the greenery that releases oxygen into your home. What is the name of this day? National Houseplant Appreciation Day
  7. When is the English folk custom Twelfth Night celebrated? January 5. It is considered the end of Christmas.
  8. What two astrology symbols rule January? Capricorn rules until the 19th and then Aquarius rules for the remaining month and part of February.
  9. What is perihelion? It is when the Earth’s orbit is closest to the sun at 91,403,034 miles away. It was January 4 in 2023.
  10. No matter whether you like the Empire or the ones from Pittsburg, January 20th is their day. Whose day is it? National Penguin Day
  11. What is January’s birthstone? Garnet
  12. What is the name of the January full moon? The Wolf Moon
  13. What day do people whose names begin with the letter Z get to go first in an alphabetical line? January 1st is Z day.
  14. On the 29th of January, this day is set aside for those who love to take tiny cardboard pieces and arrange them into a picture. What is this day called? National Puzzle Day

Happy New Year Trivia

  1. What was the first year that they dropped the ball in Time’s Square?
  2. What is the name of the Roman god that the month of January comes from? 
  3. What was the first Time’s Square ball made of? 
  4. How many triangles are there on the Time’s Square ball? 
  5. What is the most popular resolution for the New Year? 
  6. What food do the Southerners eat on New Year’s Day for good luck? 
  7. What do the Dutch believe will bring you good luck if you eat it on New Year’s day? 
  8. What recent movie grossed the highest box office sales for its showing on New Year’s Day? 
  9. Which city drops a large chocolate Kiss on New Year’s Eve rather than a ball? 
  10. Who was the host of New Year’s Rockin’ Eve for 24 years? 
  11. Which country is the last to ring in the New Year? American 
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  1. What was the first year that they dropped the ball in Time’s Square? 1907
  2. What is the name of the Roman god that the month of January comes from? Janus
  3. What was the first Time’s Square ball made of? Wood and iron
  4. How many triangles are there on the Time’s Square ball? 2,688
  5. What is the most popular resolution for the New Year? Lose weight/get healthier
  6. What food do the Southerners eat on New Year’s Day for good luck? Black-eyed peas
  7. What do the Dutch believe will bring you good luck if you eat it on New Year’s day? Donuts
  8. What recent movie grossed the highest box office sales for its showing on New Year’s Day? Avatar
  9. Which city drops a large chocolate Kiss on New Year’s Eve rather than a ball? Hershey, PA 
  10. Who was the host of New Year’s Rockin’ Eve for 24 years? Dick Clark
  11. Which country is the last to ring in the New Year? American Samoa 
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Christmas Movie Trivia

  1. What is the name of the dog in The Grinch Who Stole Christmas?
  2. Where do the Whos live?
  3. What is George Bailey’s guardian angel’s name in It’s a Wonderful Life?
  4. What gift does Ralphie want the most in A Christmas Story?
  5. Ralphie’s dad won a prize in a contest. What was it?
  6. In Nightmare before Christmas, what is Jack’s dog name?
  7. In Elf, what city is Buddy’s dad in?
  8. How did Buddy get his name in Elf?
  9. What does Clark get as a Christmas bonus in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
  10. What was Clark going to buy with his Christmas bonus?

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  1. What is the name of the dog in The Grinch Who Stole Christmas? Max
  2. Where do the Whos live? Whoville
  3. What is George Bailey’s guardian angel’s name in It’s a Wonderful Life? Clarence
  4. What gift does Ralphie want the most in A Christmas Story? A Red Ryder BB Gun
  5. Ralphie’s dad won a prize in a contest. What was it? A woman’s leg lamp
  6. In Nightmare before Christmas, what is Jack’s dog name? Zero
  7. In Elf, what city is Buddy’s dad in? New York City
  8. How did Buddy get his name in Elf? His diapers were Little Buddy Diapers
  9. What does Clark get as a Christmas bonus in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation? Jelly of the Month Club membership
  10. What was Clark going to buy with his Christmas bonus? Swimming Pool


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May your holidays be filled with love, laughter and a lot of food! Merry Christmas!

Christmas Trivia for the Holidays

  1. Who stole Christmas? 
  2. What popular drink at Christmas time can be greatly enhanced with a shot of rum?
  3. How many ghosts showed up in A Christmas Carol? 
  4. What is the name of the real store that is featured in Miracle on 34th Street?
  5. Where are parents going when they leave Kevin behind in Home Alone?
  6. Who gets wings when a bell rings?
  7. What is the name of Ralphie’s little brother in A Christmas Story?
  8. What color Christmas is Elvis going to have? 
  9. What did my true love give me on the fifth day of Christmas in the 12 Days of Christmas? 
  10. What do kids put out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
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  1. Who stole Christmas? The Grinch
  2. What popular drink at Christmas time can be greatly enhanced with a shot of rum? Eggnog
  3. How many ghosts showed up in A Christmas Carol? Four
  4. What is the name of the real store that is featured in Miracle on 34th Street? Macy’s
  5. Where are parents going when they leave Kevin behind in Home Alone? Paris
  6. Who gets wings when a bell rings? An angel
  7. What is the name of Ralphie’s little brother in A Christmas Story? Randy
  8. What color Christmas is Elvis going to have? Blue
  9. What did my true love give me on the fifth day of Christmas in the 12 Days of Christmas? 5 golden rings
  10. What do kids put out for Santa on Christmas Eve? Cookies and milk

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Thanksgiving Food Trivia

  1. Who invented the green bean casserole that many people serve on Thanksgiving?
  2. Why does the cranberry sauce slide out of the can?
  3. If sweet potatoes are not potatoes, what are they?
  4. Does turkey really make you sleepy?
  5. Is there a difference between stuffing and dressing?
  6. Why do you hate Brussels sprouts? 

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  1. Who invented the green bean casserole that many people serve on Thanksgiving? – A Campbell Soup employee – it’s still popular 60 years later
  2. Why does the cranberry sauce slide out of the can? – The cranberries are canned upside down, so it slides out ready to slice. The can has the rounded end on the top and the cutting end on the bottom. An air pocket at the top of the can pushes the cranberry out.
  3. If sweet potatoes are not potatoes, what are they? – They are members of the morning glory family.
  4. Does turkey really make you sleepy? – No. It doesn’t contain enough L-tryptophan to cause drowsiness. However eating lots of turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes and some pie will certainly cause you to be tired.
  5. Is there a difference between stuffing and dressing? – You might or might not be surprised to find out that yes, there is a difference, but it’s only based on where you grew up. Southern folk call it dressing while northern and western states call it stuffing.
  6. Why do you hate Brussels sprouts? – Believe it or not, it may be genetic. There is a gene variant that gives those who have it the ability to taste bitter compounds. The Brussels sprout is a bitter little thing. 
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