Winter Holidays
New Years Traditions
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Halloween
Holidays from around the World
100
What do people put on top of a Christmas tree?
A star or an angel
100
What do people shout at New Year's?
Happy New Year!
100
What does “chúc mừng năm mới” mean?
Happy New Year
100
When is Halloween?
October 31st
100
Diwali (Hindu festival of lights / New Year)
India
200
What hot drink is often served with marshmallows in winter?
Hot Chocolate
200
In most countries, what is considered the first month of the year?
January
200
What does “lì xì” mean in English?
Lucky money
200
What do children say on Halloween to ask for candy?
"Trick or Treat!"
200
What country celebrates Dio de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead?
a.) France
b.) Spain
c.) Mexico
Mexico
300
What is the name of Santa's red-nosed reindeer?
a.) Rudolph
b.) Randall
c.) Richard
Rudolph
300
At the start of the new year, what do people sometimes say they will do?
A resolution (a promise to do better)
300
What is the English word for “pháo hoa”?
Fireworks
300
What are the carved pumpkins on Halloween called?
Jack o' Lantern
300
What fast food do Japanese people like to eat for Christmas?
a.) KFC
b.) Mcdonalds
c.) Jollibee
KFC
400
What country started the tradition of Christmas trees?
a.) The UK
b.) Germany
c.) Sweden
Germany
400
Why do people clean their homes before New Year’s Day in many cultures?
To sweep away bad luck and make room for good fortune.
400
What is the English word for “hoa mai”?
Apricot blossom
400
What Halloween monsters is afraid of garlic?
Vampire
400
Name 5 other countries that celebrate the Lunar New Year.
China, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Mongolia, South Korea, Indonesia
500
There are many countries that celebrate "Boxing Day" one day after Christmas, where families like to go shopping. Name one of those countries.
The UK / Canada / Australia / New Zealand
500
Which country does the New Year's Song (Auld Lang Syne) come from?
a.) USA b.) Scotland c.) Canada
Scotland
500
What is the English word for “hoa đào”?
Peach plossom
500
What country does Halloween originally come from?
a.) Ireland
b.) USA
c.) France
Ireland
500
Name 3 countries that celebrate Ramadan (Muslim holiday).
Egypt, Morocco, UAE, Palestine, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria etc.