Winter Traditions Around the Globe

Question 1

Holiday honoring the three wise men, the magi, who traveled to bring gifts to Jesus

Accepted Answer

Dia De Los Reyes

Question 2

Chinese Winter Solstice Festival involves ancestor worship and is celebrated by making dumplings +rice wine as a family.

Accepted Answer

Dongzhi Festival

Question 3

Roman Holiday where gifts were exchanged was celebrated to honor the Roman God of Agriculture

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Saturnalia

Question 4

The traditional song Auld Lang Syne is associated with what holiday?

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New Years

Question 5

Hindu Holiday celebrated with lights representing a spiritual victory over darkness...

Accepted Answer

Diwali

Question 6

This festival involves the release of lanterns to represent new beginnings and community and prosperity.

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Lunar New Year

Question 7

Acts of charity performed during Eid are known as

Accepted Answer

Zakat

Question 8

Which Holiday does not involve the use of candles?

Accepted Answer

Dia de los Reyes

Question 9

Which one of these is not a way to spell the name of this Jewish holiday?

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Haannukih

Question 10

In what country is a figurine relieving itself hidden among Nativity scenes?

Accepted Answer

Spain

Question 11

Thai celebration of gratitude dedicated to the Sun God Surya for a bountiful harvest and falls during January.

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Pongal

Question 12

Bohdi day is celebrated on a fixed date (Dec. 8th) in which country...

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Japan

Question 13

The eight candles in a menorah represent the miracle of oil giving light for eight days

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

Dia de los Reyes takes place on the same day as Christmas in both Spain and Mexico.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

These Islamic holidays change date every year based on the lunar calendar involving special prayers and acts of charity.

Accepted Answer

Eid al-Adha/Eid al-Fitr

Question 16

The "pickle" in the Tannenbaum originated in which country

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Germany

Question 17

Buddhist holiday celebrating the Enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) under the tree...

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Bodhi Day

Question 18

The Roman festival of Saturnalia and this holiday of Norse origin make up our modern Christmas traditions...

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Yule

Question 19

Islam, Judaism, and Christianity are all considered Abrahamic Religions

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

Holiday first celebrated by those of African heritage in the US and the Caribbean in 1966 celebrating history + culture.

Accepted Answer

Kwanzaa

Question 21

The earliest known record of a New Year's festival comes from what ancient culture?

Accepted Answer

Messopotamia

Question 22

True or False: Kwanza is secular (non-religious)

Accepted Answer

True

Question 23

Hannukah starts in December every year

Accepted Answer

False

Question 24

The only ball-drop on New Years happens in New York City

Accepted Answer

False

Question 25

Holiday celebrated in Britain, Canada, and Australia the day after Christmas.

Accepted Answer

Boxing Day

Winter Traditions Around the Globe

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