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This American campfire treat sandwiches a toasted marshmallow and chocolate between graham crackers
S’more
This green statue in New York Harbor holds a torch and welcomes visitors to the city
Statue of Liberty
In many American high schools, students store books and belongings in these narrow metal compartments.
Lockers
During this holiday, children in the U.S. dress in costumes and go trick-or-treating.
Halloween
The U.S. flag’s 50 stars represent its states. What do its 13 stripes represent?
The original 13 colonies
This Malaysian dish features rice cooked in coconut milk, commonly served with sambal, anchovies, peanuts, cucumber, and egg
Nasi lemak
The Petronas Twin Towers are landmarks in this Malaysian capital city.
Kuala Lumpur
In Malaysian schools, the “kantin” is where students go to do this.
Buy food / eat
Known in Malaysia as Hari Raya Aidilfitri, this Muslim celebration marks the end of this fasting month.
Ramadan
Known locally as bunga raya, this is Malaysia’s national flower.
Hibiscus
Often served with cream cheese, this ring-shaped bread is closely associated with New York City.
Bagel
This enormous Arizona canyon was carved by the Colorado River.
Grand Canyon
This formal dance, usually held near the end of the school year, often involves American students dressing up and bringing dates.
Prom
Celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the U.S., this holiday often involves turkey.
Thanksgiving
This nickname personifies the United States as a bearded man wearing a star-covered top hat.
Uncle Sam
The name of this frothy Malaysian milk tea means “pulled tea,” referring to how it is poured between containers.
Teh tarik
The Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak are located on this island.
Borneo
In Malaysia, students might attend “tuition” after school. What does that mean?
Extra classes / private tutoring
Celebrated by many Malaysian Hindus, this holiday is also called the Festival of Lights.
Deepavali / Diwali
Malaysia’s flag is called Jalur Gemilang. How many stripes does it have?
14
This dessert popular in Malaysia combines green jelly strands, shaved ice, coconut milk, and palm sugar syrup.
Cendol
This historic city in Penang shares a UNESCO World Heritage listing with Melaka.
George Town
This American school celebration often includes a football game, a dance, and visits from former students.
Homecoming
This U.S. holiday on June 19 commemorates emancipation, including the arrival of freedom news to enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, in 1865.
Juneteenth
Name both countries’ national anthems.
U.S.: “The Star-Spangled Banner”; Malaysia: “Negaraku”