Memorial Day Trivia 15 Questions and Answers

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Besides being associated with car sales and mattress sales, oh, and sometimes white sales of sheets and bedding, Memorial Day is a very serious holiday. Let’s see if you know the answers to these Memorial Day trivia questions.

Memorial Day Trivia Questions

  • 1. What is Memorial Day originally known as?
  • 2. When was the first large observance of what would come to be known as Memorial Day?
  • 3. What war prompted the establishment of Memorial Day?
  • 4. In what year was Memorial Day officially declared a federal holiday?
  • 5. Why is the red poppy a symbol of Memorial Day?
  • 6. What is the traditional time for a moment of remembrance on Memorial Day?
  • 7. In which town was the first state-sponsored Memorial Day event held in 1866?
  • 8. What’s the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
  • 9. Why is Memorial Day often associated with the unofficial start of summer?
  • 10. What is the significance of the National Moment of Remembrance Act?
  • 11. What is traditionally played by buglers during Memorial Day ceremonies?
  • 12. Which U.S. President issued the proclamation calling for a “Decoration Day” to be observed annually?
  • 13. What major sports event is traditionally held on Memorial Day weekend?
  • 14. What is the significance of flags being flown at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day?
  • 15. Which organization played a key role in establishing the red poppy as a symbol of Memorial Day?

Memorial Day Trivia 15 Questions and Answers

  • 1. What is Memorial Day originally known as? Decoration Day
  • 2. When was the first large observance of what would come to be known as Memorial Day? On May 30, 1868
  • 3. What war prompted the establishment of Memorial Day? The American Civil War
  • 4. In what year was Memorial Day officially declared a federal holiday?  In 1971
  • 5. Why is the red poppy a symbol of Memorial Day?  The red poppy came to symbolize the blood shed by those who fought and those who continue to fight for our country following a World War I poem, “In Flanders Fields,” written by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae.
  • 6. What is the traditional time for a moment of remembrance on Memorial Day? 3:00 PM local time
  • 7. In which town was the first state-sponsored Memorial Day event held in 1866?  Waterloo, New York
  • 8. What’s the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day? Memorial Day honors military personnel who died in service, while Veterans Day celebrates all U.S. military veterans
  • 9. Why is Memorial Day often associated with the unofficial start of summer? Because it is traditionally celebrated at the end of May, when weather is becoming summer-like in many parts of the United States.
  • 10. What is the significance of the National Moment of Remembrance Act? It encourages all Americans to pause wherever they are at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day for a minute of silence to remember and honor those who have died in service to the nation.
  • 11. What is traditionally played by buglers during Memorial Day ceremonies? “Taps,” a musical piece traditionally played at military funerals and ceremonies.
  • 12. Which U.S. President issued the proclamation calling for a “Decoration Day” to be observed annually? President Ulysses S. Grant
  • 13. What major sports event is traditionally held on Memorial Day weekend? The Indianapolis 500 auto race
  • 14. What is the significance of flags being flown at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day? This is done to honor the over one million men and women who have given their lives in service of their country.
  • 15. Which organization played a key role in establishing the red poppy as a symbol of Memorial Day? The American Legion Auxiliary

So how well did you do answering the Memorial Day trivia questions? I have to confess that when I started to write this quiz, I might have only known three or four answers, so I am glad to have learned something. I remember my Grandfather giving out poppies in front of the grocery store in the 1960s, but I never knew what it meant. Now, I do.

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​15 Valentine’s Day Trivia Questions and Answers

15 Valentine’s Day Trivia questions

  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

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11 New Year Trivia Questions

  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?
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11 New Year Trivia Questions and Answers

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

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  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?
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  1. What is the name of the dog in The Grinch Who Stole ChristmasMax
  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 StoryA 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
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  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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  4. What is the name of the real store that is featured in Miracle on 34th Street?
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  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 CarolFour
  4. What is the name of the real store that is featured in Miracle on 34th StreetMacy’s
  5. Where are parents going when they leave Kevin behind in Home AloneParis
  6. Who gets wings when a bell rings? An angel
  7. What is the name of Ralphie’s little brother in A Christmas StoryRandy
  8. What color Christmas is Elvis going to have? Blue
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