Festivals & Traditions
This New Orleans festival is famous for beads and jazz music
What is Mardi Gras?
This structure was built as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu in Giza, Egypt
What is the Great Pyramid of Giza?
This Italian dish, originally from Naples, was brought to the U.S. by immigrants and became a global favorite.
What is pizza?
In Japan, it’s polite to slurp this dish loudly
What is ramen?
This European city is known as "The City of Light.
What is Paris?
Celebrated on the longest night of the year, this Iranian festival involves poetry, pomegranates, and family gatherings.
What is Yalda Night?
This iconic tower in Italy leans due to unstable foundations
What is the Leaning Tower of Pisa?
This spice, once worth its weight in gold, was traded along ancient routes connecting Asia and Europe.
What is saffron?
This Scandinavian country is known for the concept of "hygge," meaning coziness and comfort.
What is Denmark?
Home to the Great Barrier Reef, this country is also famous for Vegemite
What is Australia?
This Japanese tradition, "hanami," celebrates cherry blossoms
What is flower viewing?
This ancient amphitheater in Rome could hold up to 50,000 spectators
What is the Colosseum?
Named after a French chef, this dessert features caramelized sugar and creamy custard
What is crème brûlée?
This colorful Indian festival celebrates the triumph of good over evil
What is Holi?
The ancient city of Petra is located in this Middle Eastern country
What is Jordan?
The running of the bulls is a highlight of this Spanish festival.
What is San Fermín?
This historic wall in China was built to protect against invasions
What is the Great Wall of China?
This Mexican dish, made with a corn tortilla and filled with various ingredients, dates back to ancient Mesoamerica.
What is a taco?
This South American country celebrates Carnival with grand parades and samba music
What is Brazil?
Mount Kilimanjaro can be climbed in this African country
What is Tanzania?
This festival in Thailand features floating lanterns on rivers and lakes
What is Loy Krathong?
This historic mosque in Istanbul was originally a Christian cathedral
What is Hagia Sophia?
This fermented Korean side dish has been a staple for centuries and includes napa cabbage and spices.
What is kimchi?
Known for its kilts and bagpipes, this country also celebrates Burns Night every January
What is Scotland?
This U.S. state is home to the iconic "Road to Hana."
What is Hawaii?