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Holiday Celebrations Around The World
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1
In Asian cultures, what do people give as good luck to ward off evil & celebrate the New Year?
Red envelope with money inside
Colorful masks
Self-made lanterns
Homemade dumplings
2
According to a legend German families hang a __ ornament on their Christmas tree.
Potato
Sausage
Pretzel
Pickle
3
Which country has French influences in Christmas?
Thailand
Japan
Vietnam
China
4
Buon Natale is Ḿerry Christmas in…
French
Italian
Spanish
Portuguese
5
What's hidden inside the rosca de reyes?
Nothing
A piece of candied fruit
A plastic baby
A plastic crown
6
Santa is called Père Noël in…
Spain
Finland
Germany
France
7
Which European countries celebrate Saint Nicholas Day on December 6th?
Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic and Croatia
Germany, Belgium, Austria and the Netherlands
Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway
Italy, Spain, Portugal and France
8
In Latin America, eating lentils on New Year's is said to bring forth...
Love
Prosperity
Friendship
Health
9
Which religious nation is most connected to the major winter holidays (Hanukkah & Christmas)?
Turkey
Israel
Russia
USA
10
Which country celebrates Noche Buena or Midnight Feast after
simbang gabi
or Christmas Eve mass?
China
Japan
The Philippines
South Korea
11
Which European country celebrates Saint Lucia at a feast of light on December 13th?
Sweden
Slovenia
Bulgaria
Ukraine
12
During Kwanzaa a special candle holder called a kinara is used. It holds __ candles.
9
5
7
4
13
Who do children in Spain ask for presents?
Papá Noel
Santa Claus
Reyes Magos
La Catrina
14
Which one says Christmas in Vietnamese?
สุขสันต์วันคริสต์มาส
Giáng sinh vui vẻ
메리 크리스마스
メリークリスマス
15
When is el Día de los Reyes (Three King's Day) celebrated?
16 December
24 November
6 January
25 December
16
Which country banned Christmas?
Vietnam
South Korea
China
North Korea
17
What is the "rosca de reyes?"
A round pastry filled with cream
A crown-shaped cake
A triangular pastry covered in almonds
A circle of sweet bread
18
Santa Claus is known as “Christmas Old Man” or “Sing Daan Lou Yan” in which country?
Singapore
Japan
South Korea
China/Hong Kong
19
Early in December, Muslims celebrate the birth of what major prophet in their religion?
Noah
Santa Claus
Muhammad
Jesus
20
Which is a German Christmas tradition?
A 24-hour fast that begins on Christmas Eve
Decorating the Christmas tree with real candy, cookies, etc.
Taking children to the mall to take pictures with Santa
Setting up the Christmas tree the morning of Christmas Eve
21
What is a European tradition on Saint Nicholas Day (December 6th)?
Family members and friends exchange Christmas gifts
Kids leave their shoes out overnight to be filled with candy
Families light up candles to celebrate the Advent season
Everyone dresses up as Saint Nicholas for the day
22
Which one says Christmas in Chinese?
สุขสันต์วันคริสต์มาส
メリークリスマス
메리 크리스마스
圣诞节快乐
23
What is ´Le Réveillon de Noël´ in France?
A very late supper held after midnight mass on Christmas Eve
A traditional Yule log-shaped cake
A famous French Christmas song
The name for Santa in French
24
What do some Latin Americans put in shoes and champagne glasses for good luck in the new year?
New year resolutions
Money
Lentils
A photo of themselves
25
What do Latin American countries eat at midnight on New Year's Eve?
Seeds
Chocolate chips
Grapes
Beans
26
In Arabic nations, what name is given to Santa Claus?
Santa Claus
Baba Noel
Santy Claus
St. Nick
27
Jews in Israel often snack on what treat during Hanukkah?
Pizza
Birthday cake
Special cookies
Jelly doughnuts
28
The tallest building on Earth hosts one of the biggest New Year's events in what city?
Beijing, China
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
New York, USA
Berlin, Germany
29
Who is not one of the reyes magos?
Alemanar
Melchor
Baltasar
Gaspar
30
Some Latin Americans wear yellow, red, or white __ to encourage love or health in the new year.
Hats
Underwear
Rings
Socks