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100
In the 9th month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims fast and pray from sunup to sundown.
What is Ramadan?
100
This phrase means "Happy Birthday" in Spanish.
What is Feliz cumpleaños?
100
In the United States, this annual celebration occurs in the month of February.
What is "Black History Month?"
100
Name this article of clothing:
What is a kilt?
100
This is a day celebrating a mathematical constant by eating baked goods.
What is "Pi Day" or "3-14"?
200
This holiday is one of the three major holidays of Orthodox Christians, which celebrates the baptism of Jesus Christ. Other denominations of Christianity celebrate the arrival of the Three Wise Men (Magi).
What is Epiphany?
200
This phrase means "Merry Christmas" in French.
What is "joyeux noël?"
200
This celebration was inspired by the Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan.
What is "Pride month?"
200
Name this article of clothing:
What is a saree?
200
On this holiday, characters such as Obe Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, and Yoda come to life.
What is "May the 4th be with you?" or "What is Star Wars Day?"
300
This holiday, meaning "Head of the Year," is a Jewish holiday celebrating the Jewish New Year. This holiday is a time for self-reflection, rejoicing, and asking for forgiveness.
What is Rosh Hashanah?
300
This phrase means "Happy Holidays" in Amharic (Ethiopian language).
What is "enquan aderesachu?"
300
This holiday, celebrated from October 31st to November 2nd, is celebrated in modern day Mexico. Observers decorate skulls and create an alter with deceased loved ones' photos in celebration of life and death.
What is "Day of the Dead" or "Día de los Muertos?"
300
Name this article of clothing:
What is a hijab?
300
This made up holiday prompts people to "go forward."
What is March 4th?
400
This holiday, celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists, is known as the "Festival of Lights." This holiday celebrates the victory of light over darkness.
What is Diwali?
400
This phrase means "blessed holiday" in Arabic.
What is "Eid Mubarak?"
400
This celebration, which has it roots in medieval Europe, is celebrated annually in New Orleans. The carnival season begins on or after Epiphany and ends on Fat Tuesday, which is the day before Lent.
What is Mardi Gras?
400
What is Native American regalia?
400
This holiday, which is falsely thought to be a Mexican holiday, celebrates the Battle of Puebla in the Franco-Mexican War.
What is Cinco de Mayo?
500
This holiday, celebrated by Jains, is known as the "Festival of Forgiveness." During the final day of the festival, Jains comes together to reflect and ask for forgiveness.
What is Paryushana?
500
This phrase means "Happy Birthday" in German.
What is "Alles Gute zum Geburtstag?"
500
This holiday is celebrated in many parts of Asia and honors the household, deities, and ancestors. These 12 characters are typically associated with this holiday: the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and pig.
What is Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year)?
500
Name this traditional outfit
What is kente?
500
"Early to bed early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise" is a quote published by Benjamin Franklin. He was originally thought to have proposed the creation of these two days of the year.
What is "Daylight Savings Time?"