Holidays Learning Quizzes - Test Your Knowledge

Question 1

How is Christmas traditionally celebrated in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Exchanging gifts and having a family dinner

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Carving pumpkins and going trick-or-treating

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Lighting fireworks and dancing

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Eating mooncakes and watching the moon

Question 2

Which mode of transport is most suitable for long-distance holiday travel?

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Plane

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Car

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Train

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Bicycle

Question 3

Which of these is a popular UK tourist destination during the winter holidays?

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London

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Paris

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New York City

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Sydney

Question 4

What is the name of the traditional Christmas dessert in the UK?

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Plum pudding

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Apple pie

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Fruitcake

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Trifle

Question 5

According to British superstition, which object symbolizes good luck on New Year's Day?

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A horseshoe

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A black cat

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A broken mirror

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A ladder

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a reason to celebrate holidays?

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Skipping school or work

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Spending time with loved ones

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Reflecting on the past year

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Making new memories

Question 7

What is the most important thing to remember when celebrating any holiday?

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Being respectful of others

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Having a good time

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Spending a lot of money

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Eating as much food as possible

Question 8

Which of the following foods is NOT traditionally eaten in the UK during Christmas?

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Pizza

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Turkey

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Ham

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Plum pudding

Question 9

Which of the following is a famous Scottish festival held in August?

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Edinburgh Fringe

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Hogmanay

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Highland Games

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Burns Night

Question 10

What is the Spanish word for "beach"?

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Playa

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Campo

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Ciudad

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Montaña

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when planning a holiday abroad?

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Your favorite music

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Budget

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Destination

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Weather

Question 12

Turkey is the traditional main course served in the UK on this special day:

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Christmas Day

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Easter Sunday

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Halloween

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New Year's Day

Question 13

Which of these options is NOT usually a reason why people embark on holiday travels?

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To commute to work

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To visit loved ones

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To relax and recharge

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To experience new cultures

Question 14

In the UK, the popular celebration that commemorates Guy Fawkes takes place on:

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November 5th

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December 25th

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October 31st

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January 1st

Question 15

Which of these activities is typically NOT associated with school holidays?

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Attending classes

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Going to the cinema

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Playing outdoor games

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Visiting an amusement park

Question 16

On Christmas Eve in the UK, children eagerly hang up their:

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Stockings

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Gift bags

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Pillowcases

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Backpacks

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a traditional holiday celebrated in the United Kingdom?

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Thanksgiving

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Christmas

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Easter

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Halloween

Question 18

What is the Spanish word for 'holiday'?

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Vacaciones

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Fiesta

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Celebración

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Cumpleaños

Question 19

What is the name of the festival in India that celebrates the victory of good over evil?

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Diwali

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Holi

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Navratri

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Pongal

Question 20

Which of the following holidays is NOT commonly celebrated in the United Kingdom?

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Thanksgiving

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Christmas

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Easter

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Halloween

Question 21

What is the customary Christmas meal in the United Kingdom?

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Roast turkey and vegetables

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Fish and chips

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Spaghetti and meatballs

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Pizza

Question 22

What is the name of the traditional New Year's Eve celebration in the United Kingdom?

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Hogmanay

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New Year's Eve party

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Fireworks night

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Countdown to midnight

Question 23

Which traditional English Christmas dish is a roasted meat dish often served with vegetables?

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Roast beef

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Pizza

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Sushi

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Fajitas

Question 24

According to the Christian tradition, who were the three visitors who brought gifts to the newborn baby Jesus?

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The Magi

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The Apostles

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The Prophets

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The Evangelists

Question 25

What is the typical color of Santa Claus's suit in Western cultures?

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Red

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Green

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Blue

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Yellow

Question 26

What is the name of the Scottish New Year's Eve celebration that involves singing, dancing, and fireworks?

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Hogmanay

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Burns Night

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St. Andrew's Day

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Tartan Day

Question 27

What type of meat is traditionally eaten by many families as the main meal on Easter Sunday?

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Lamb

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Roast beef

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Turkey

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Fish and chips

Question 28

What is the term for the day with the most hours of sunlight during the year?

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Summer solstice

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Winter solstice

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Spring equinox

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Autumn equinox

Question 29

Which of these holidays is popular in the United Kingdom?

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Guy Fawkes Night

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Thanksgiving

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Memorial Day

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Bastille Day

Question 30

On which day is Christmas typically celebrated in the United Kingdom?

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December 25th

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December 24th

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December 26th

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January 1st

Question 31

What is the name of the traditional British dish served on Christmas Day?

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Roast turkey

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Fish and chips

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Shepherd's pie

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Bangers and mash

Question 32

Which of these is a popular tourist destination in the United Kingdom?

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Buckingham Palace

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The Eiffel Tower

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The Colosseum

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The Great Pyramids

Question 33

Which of these is the national anthem of the United Kingdom?

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God Save the King

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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La Marseillaise

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My Country Tis of Thee

Question 34

Which of these is a popular British television show?

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Doctor Who

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Game of Thrones

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The Walking Dead

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Friends

Question 35

Which of the following is the most celebrated holiday in the UK?

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Christmas

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Easter

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Halloween

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Thanksgiving

Question 36

Which of these activities is NOT typical during Easter holidays in the UK?

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Ice skating

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Egg hunting

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Visiting family

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Going on holiday

Question 37

Which holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ?

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Christmas

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Easter

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Halloween

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New Year's Eve

Question 38

What color is associated with Halloween?

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Orange

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Red

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Green

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Blue

Question 39

Which dance is traditionally performed on May Day?

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Morris dance

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Ceilidh

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Quadrille

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Waltz

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of celebrating holidays?

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High levels of stress

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Creating memories

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Spending time with loved ones

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Learning about different cultures

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a holiday celebrated in the United Kingdom?

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Thanksgiving

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Christmas

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Easter

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Halloween

Question 42

Which tense would you use to describe a holiday you celebrated in the past?

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Past simple

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Present simple

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Present perfect

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Future perfect

Question 43

What is a typical activity to do during a summer holiday in the UK?

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Go to the beach

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Go skiing

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Visit a museum

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Go apple picking

Question 44

What is a traditional Christmas meal in the UK?

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Roast turkey with all the trimmings

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Spaghetti Bolognese

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Fish and chips

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Pizza

Question 45

Which country is a popular holiday destination for British people?

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Spain

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Antarctica

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Iceland

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Australia

Question 46

What is the name of the festival of lights celebrated in India?

Accepted Answer

Diwali

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Eid

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Hanukkah

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Christmas

Question 47

Which of these is a traditional Easter activity?

Accepted Answer

Egg hunting

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Lighting fireworks

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Carving pumpkins

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Decorating a Christmas tree

Question 48

What color is traditionally associated with Valentine's Day?

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Red

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Green

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Yellow

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Blue

Question 49

What is a traditional activity on New Year's Eve?

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Watching fireworks

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Hanging Christmas lights

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Eating a turkey dinner

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Carving pumpkins