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Holiday Celebrations Around The World
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1
The tallest building on Earth hosts one of the biggest New Year's events in what city?
Beijing, China
New York, USA
Berlin, Germany
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2
Which one celebrates a “Winterfest” even though this country never has snow?
Hong Kong
China
Vietnam
North Korea
3
Which country celebrates Noche Buena or Midnight Feast after
simbang gabi
or Christmas Eve mass
The Philippines
Japan
China
South Korea
4
What is ´Le Réveillon de Noël´ in France?
The name for Santa in French
A traditional Yule log-shaped cake
A very late supper held after midnight mass on Christmas Eve
A famous French Christmas song
5
Which country has French influences in Christmas?
Vietnam
Thailand
Japan
China
6
Which country banned Christmas?
China
Vietnam
South Korea
North Korea
7
What's hidden inside the rosca de reyes?
Nothing
A plastic crown
A plastic baby
A piece of candied fruit
8
Santa is called Père Noël in…
Germany
Finland
France
Spain
9
When is New Year's Eve in Latin America?
1 January
28 December
28 January
31 December
10
What do Latin American countries eat at midnight on New Year's Eve?
Beans
Grapes
Chocolate chips
Seeds
11
In India, Jews use what instead of candles when lighting their menorahs?
Coconut oil covered wicks
Toothpicks
Candles
Lighters
12
Some Latin Americans wear yellow, red, or white __ to encourage love or health in the new year.
Hats
Socks
Underwear
Rings
13
Who is not one of the reyes magos?
Gaspar
Baltasar
Melchor
Alemanar
14
In Arabic nations, what name is given to Santa Claus?
Santy Claus
St. Nick
Santa Claus
Baba Noel
15
Early in December, Muslims celebrate the birth of what major prophet in their religion?
Noah
Santa Claus
Jesus
Muhammad
16
Which one says Christmas in Chinese?
สุขสันต์วันคริสต์มาส
메리 크리스마스
圣诞节快乐
メリークリスマス
17
In which European country do people have a Christmas rose instead of a Christmas tree?
Italy
Denmark
Greece
Spain
18
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
19
During Kwanzaa a special candle holder called a kinara is used. It holds __ candles.
4
9
7
5
20
Who do more children in Spain ask for presents?
La Catrina
Papá Noel
Santa Claus
Reyes Magos
21
In Latin America, eating lentils on New Year's is said to bring forth...
Love
Prosperity
Debt
Hunger
22
When is el Día de Reyes (Day of Kings) celebrated?
6 January
25 December
24 November
16 December
23
Santa is called Naththal Seeya in which country?
Japan
China
Sri Lanka
Vietnam
24
What is the "rosca de reyes?"
A crown-shaped cake
A circle of sweet bread
A triangular pastry covered in almonds
A round pastry filled with cream
25
Which religious nation is most connected to the major winter holidays (Hanukkah & Christmas)?
Turkey
USA
Russia
Israel
26
According to a legend German families hang a __ ornament on their Christmas tree.
Potatoe
Sausage
Pretzel
Pickle
27
In Asian cultures, what do people give as good luck to ward off evil & celebrate the New Year?
Dumplings
Lanterns
Red Envelope with money inside
A mask
28
Santa Claus is known as “Christmas Old Man” or “Sing Daan Lou Yan” in which country?
Japan
China
South Korea
Singapore
29
Which European country celebrates Saint Lucia at a feast of light on December 13th?
Bulgaria
Ukraine
Sweden
Slovenia
30
Buon Natale is Ḿerry Christmas in…
Italian
French
Portuguese
Spanish
31
Which one says Christmas in Vietnamese?
메리 크리스마스
メリークリスマス
Giáng sinh vui vẻ
สุขสันต์วันคริสต์มาส
32
Which European countries celebrate Saint Nicholas Day on December 6th?
Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic and Croatia
Italy, Spain, Portugal and France
Germany, Belgium, Austria and the Netherlands
Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway
33
What do some Latin Americans put in shoes and champagne glasses for good luck in the new year?
A photo of themselves
Money
New year resolutions
Lentils
34
Jews in Israel often snack on what treat during Hanukkah?
Jelly doughnuts
Pizza
Birthday cake
Special cookies
35
Which is a German Christmas tradition?
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
A 24-hour fast that begins on Christmas Eve