Holiday Trivia From Around the World

Question 1

What does El Caganer symbolize in nativity scenes in Spain?

Accepted Answer

Humility, Distinction between humans and God, Fertilization of the earth

Question 2

Which holidays involve lighting candles as part of the tradition?

Accepted Answer

Hanukah, Diwali, Kwanza

Question 3

What happens when children beat Caga Tió?

Accepted Answer

He poops out candy

Question 4

Kwanzaa is a religious holiday

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

Christmas is a Christian holiday that celebrates

Accepted Answer

birth of Christ

Question 6

How do people celebrate Diwali?

Accepted Answer

They eat mithai (sweets), The decorate with saakis or earthen lamps., They light fireworks., They give gifts

Question 7

Diwali celebrates the birth of

Accepted Answer

Lakshmi, goddess of Wealth

Question 8

Diwali is celebrated by Sikhs, Jains, and Hindus.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

What date is Christmas every year?

Accepted Answer

December 25th

Question 10

How many nights is Hanukkah?

Accepted Answer

8

Question 11

Kwanzaa celebrates 7 principles, some of them are_______

Accepted Answer

Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Kuumba (creativity)

Question 12

Lunar New Year is celebrated at the end of December.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

What are some traditions for Lunar New Year?

Accepted Answer

Eating and giving mandarin oranges, Cleaning the house, Dragon and lion dances, Visiting family, The giving of money in red envelops

Question 14

What country celebrates Christmas by ordering KFC feasts?

Accepted Answer

Japan

Question 15

In Catalan Spain, children decorate and then beat a log called Caga Tió on Christmas.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

In what country did Kwanzaa originate?

Accepted Answer

United States

Question 17

In Canada, on what holiday do people open presents?

Accepted Answer

Boxing Day

Question 18

Another name for Hanukkah is

Accepted Answer

The Festival of Lights

Question 19

Hanukkah is the Hebrew word for

Accepted Answer

dedication

Question 20

In northern Europe, what creature punishes naughty children in early December?

Accepted Answer

Krampus

Question 21

In India, the holiday of lights is called

Accepted Answer

Diwali

Question 22

For how many years has Diwali been celebrated?

Accepted Answer

2,500 years

Question 23

Hanukkah celebrates a military victory of the Jews over foreign ruler in ...

Accepted Answer

2nd century B.C

Question 24

From which cultures does the Christmas tree come from?

Accepted Answer

Germany, Rome

Question 25

What is the name of the pooper in Spanish nativity scenes?

Accepted Answer

El Caganer

Question 26

What holiday in many Catholic cultures do children receive presents?

Accepted Answer

Three Kings Day

Question 27

The traditional foods for Hanukkah are fried b/c they celebrate the miracle of oil that kept the menorah lit for 8 days.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 28

What countries celebrate Lunar New Year?

Accepted Answer

Japan, South Korea, China

Question 29

The first recorded Christmas began on

Accepted Answer

336 AD

Question 30

In Italy, on January 5 (Epiphany night) who delivers gifts to children?

Accepted Answer

the Befana-the Christmas witch

Question 31

On 12/6, in northern Europe, St. Nicholas brings gifts to help children who were punished by Krampus.

Accepted Answer

True

Holiday Trivia From Around the World

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