Daily Trivia

1) What ancient Celtic holiday is May Day also known as?

a) Lughnasadh b) Imbolc c) Beltane d) Samhain

2) How many countries officially recognize May Day as a public holiday?

a) 45 b) 100 c) 25 d) 66

3) What is the symbolism of the maypole in May Day celebrations?

a) Tree of life b) Sun worship c) Wealth d) Male fertility

4) What was the original working duration before labor protests in the United States?

a) 10 hours b) 8 hours c) 14 hours d) 12 hours

5) Which Roman goddess is associated with May Day?

a) Flora b) Juno c) Venus d) Diana

6) In Hawaii, what name is given to May Day?

a) Flower Day b) Lei Day c) Island Day d) Aloha Day

7) What event in 1886 led to May Day also being known as International Workers’ Day?

a) The Industrial Revolution b) Chicago Great Fire c) Haymarket Affair d) Boston Tea Party

8) What is traditionally done with May baskets during May Day celebrations?

a) Left on doorsteps b) Placed under pillows c) Hung on trees d) Buried in gardens

9) Which phrase does the distress call 'mayday' originate from?

a) Maître b) Mon dieu c) M’aide d) Mon ami

10) What is a common activity in schools to celebrate May Day?

a) Mask painting b) Hat making c) Cake baking d) Maypole dancing

Quiz Result

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