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1
Some holidays change dates each year because they follow the Julian or Lunar calendars.
true
false
2
A tradition related to Robbie Burns' Day is the ode to the haggis.
True
False
3
According to Wikipedia, there are 141 religious holidays celebrated throughout the year in the world.
True
False
4
Holi is a colourful festival in India that celebrates...
both of these
the coming of spring
neither of these
the triumph of good over evil
5
Day of the Dead is the same as Cinco de Mayo
False
True
6
In which month is Orthodox Christmas celebrated?
December
January
November
July
7
In 2022 Ramadan happened from...
November 22-December 22
May 4-June 4
April 2-May 2
April 14-May 14
8
Hanamatsuri is the celebration of Buddha's birthday in Japan in April.
false
true
9
A second Eid (al Adha) is the feast of the sacrifice.
false
true
10
Many of the world's major festivals and celebrations happen in winter because:
it is a time of enlightenment and resetting for the new year
it is the darkest time in the Northern Hemisphere so people need hope/fun
none of these are true
early cultures believed they had to lure the sun god back to earth
11
Jewish holidays celebrated in the fall include
Yom Kippur
Passover
Sukkot
Rosh Hashanah
12
Until the 9th century C.E., Christmas was a relatively minor holiday.
false
true
13
In central Asia, Nowruz is a festival where people...
all of the above
wear costumes
clean their homes
have bonfires
14
Valentine's Day was originally a religious holiday commemorating two martyrs named Valentine.
false
true
15
If you were celebrating Christmas in Australia, you would more likely be building a sandcastle than a snowman.
True
False
16
In Asia, celebrating the New Year is a major event. Which of the following is not a new year celebration?
Gwangbokjeol - S. Korea
Tet - Vietnam
Shogatsu - Japan
Xinnian - China
17
Holidays, celebrations and festivals are important because they:
bring people together
allow us to honour traditions
connect us to the past, present and future
all of the above
18
Things humans do during holidays include:
playing music, dancing, dressing in special ways
giving gifts and expressing gratitude, and prayer
honouring the changing of the seasons
enjoying or limiting foods
19
In Roman Times, significant holidays were put at the same time as pagan ones in an attempt to convert followers like:
New Year's Day & a festival dedicated to Janus
Christmas & Yule or Saturnalia
all of these
Easter & Ostara
20
Remembrance Day is important so that we can honour those who fought for our freedom.
true
false
21
Sakura (where you practice hanami) is a festival in Japan that celebrates...
sumo wrestling
sushi making
viewing the cherry blossoms
anime
22
One last day of freedom before going back to school for another year is known as:
Labour Day
none of these
Teacher's Day
Summer's End
23
St. Patrick's Day
recognizes the sports hero Patrick Ewing
is a bigger celebration outside of Ireland than actually there!
is a day when people go searching for leprechauns in the forests
honours the Toronto hockey team, the St. Pats
24
Ramadan ends with a day of celebration called Eid-al-Fitr
true
false
25
The word "holiday" comes from the __________ word
hāligdæg
meaning holy day.
German
Arameic
Old English
Latin
26
Las Posadas is a nine day winter festival celebrated in:
South and Central America
Mexico
all of the above
Spain
27
Christmas has many traditions associated with it. Which of the following is NOT correct?
Christmas trees from the German-Victorian tradition
mistletoe from the Nordic tradition that it brings friendship and love
Santa Claus has always been portrayed as a kind, jolly, giving man.
the Christmas pickle ornament from the American tradition
28
Carnevale celebrations in Italy include each of the following except
The Battle of the Oranges in Ivrea
The Mask Wearing in Venice
The Throwing of the Tomatoes in Bunol
The Floats of Viareggio
29
Mardi Gras
is a last chance to party before lent in the Catholic faith
celebrations happen in New Orleans, Brazil and Venice
yes, all of these
celebrates spring and fertility
30
Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday, also known as the Festival of Lights.
true
false
31
Kwanzaa is an African-American celebration that:
all of the above
was started in 1966
lasts 7 days and nights, and represents 7 guiding principles like unity
is celebrated by about 6 million Americans
32
According to Anishinaabe tradition,
MNIDOONS GIIZIS
is the:
big spirit moon
all of these
time for purification and healing of all Creation
blue moon
33
Family Day started in Ontario in the year 2008.
True
False
34
Juneteenth happens on June 19th and it commemorates the liberation of African-American slaves.
True
False
35
Which of the following is an official holiday or day of significance in Canada?
Kiss a Moose Day (November 12)
Earth Day ( April 22)
International Star Wars Day (May the 4th be with you)
Pi Day (3/14)
36
Canada honours its Indigenous people on:
both of these days
June 21
September 30
37
Canada Day is celebrated:
with fireworks
since 1982
all of these
on July 1
38
Celebrations often revolve around the changing seasons. What does Stonehenge "measure"?
the equinoxes (equal day and night)
this is witchcraft! It measures nothing!
the summer solstice (longest day)
the winter solstice (longest night)
39
At which of the following festivals would you be celebrating by having a water fight?
Luau, Hawaii
Songkran, Thailand
May Day, Sweden
Victory Day, Russia
40
Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after the crucifixion.
true
false
41
Thanksgiving is mostly celebrated in Canada and the United States
true
false
42
Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
false
true
43
Reasons humans celebrate include:
important historical dates (e.g. ends of wars, heroes' birthdays, etc.)
religious days of significance
all of these are great reasons to celebrate!
festivals or cultural events
44
In Ontario, the first weekend in August is a long weekend called...
Selfie Day
Dominion Day
Civic Holiday
Simcoe Day
45
Hallowe'en was brought to North America by Irish and Scottish migrants,
true
false
