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1
Why do Australians celebrate Christmas in summer?
The Southern Hemisphere experiences seasons opposite to the Northern Hemisp
They moved Christmas to a different date.
It was changed by the Australian government in 1900
Australians prefer summer holidays
2
In which country is Thanksgiving sometimes called "Turkey Day
Australia
United Kingdom
Canada
United States
3
Canada celebrates Thanksgiving on the same day as the U.S.
False
True
4
What is the origin of Halloween traditions like pumpkin carving
The tradition was created by American farmers.
It started as a way to scare away real ghosts.
Pumpkins were always used in ancient Celtic rituals.
It comes from an Irish legend about a man named Stingy Jack
5
Why is the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S. always on a Thursday?
Because it was originally a religious holiday observed mid-week.
To create a long weekend and boost shopping sales.
the Pilgrims landed in Plym
President Abraham Lincoln declared it on a Thursday in 1863.
6
Why do people wear green on St. Patrick’s Day?
Because leprechauns supposedly can’t see green and won’t pinch you
It was a tradition started by Irish kings
Green was the color of the first St. Patrick’s Day parade.
To honor the Irish flag
7
Why do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving with turkey
It became a practical and widely available meat.
It was the only food available in early America.
Turkeys were a sacred bird to Native Americans.
The Pilgrims hunted only turkeys in 1621.
8
In Australia, Christmas is celebrated during the winter season
True
False
9
Why do Americans celebrate Labor Day in September instead of May like other countries?
The U.S. wanted to distance itself from socialist movements.
The U.S. government randomly selected the date.
It was originally a day to honor farmers
It marks the official start of autumn
10
Which of these holidays does not always fall on the same date every year?
Christmas
Easter
Halloween
Independence Day
11
Why is Canada’s Thanksgiving in October instead of November
It celebrates a different historical event.
Canada has an earlier harvest season.
It was moved to avoid cold weather
Canadians wanted to be different from the U.S.
12
Easter Sunday always falls on March 25th.
False
True
13
Boxing Day got its name from the sport of boxing.
False
True
14
The U.S. holiday Memorial Day and Veterans Day both honor all military personnel who have served.
False
True
15
The first official Thanksgiving in the U.S. was declared by President George Washington.
True
False
