celebrations
During this festive season, people often decorate trees and exchange gifts. What holiday is it?
Christmas
What is built in many towns during Guy Fawkes Night, typically in a big open park?
a bonfire
What is the name of the food, often eaten first during Iftar?
Dates
Who is the historical figure associated with the Gunpowder Plot celebrated on the 5th of November?
Guy Fawkes
...an organised system where people believe in the same god or gods?
a religion
During which festival do children traditionally go door-to-door, saying 'Trick or Treat'?
Halloween
On Guy Fawkes Night, what phrase do children traditionally use when asking for money for their 'guy'?
Penny for the guy
What type of food is traditionally roasted on the bonfire during Guy Fawkes Night?
Potatoes or marshmallows
what do people commonly wear to celebrate Diwali?
their best clothes
...a small, round cake that is fried, sometimes with a hole in the middle and sometimes with jam inside?
a doughnut
On this romantic holiday, people express their love and affection. What is it called?
Valentine's Day
What are the two main meals during Ramadan, one before sunrise and one after sunset?
Suhoor and Iftar
What sweet treats are commonly consumed during Guy Fawkes Night?
toffee apples
What is the specific date of Diwali based on?
the position of the moon in the Hindu calendar
...a big, outside fire, often in a festival?
a bonfire
Which holiday is often associated with egg hunting and the resurrection of Jesus Christ?
Easter
Why do people light lamps during Diwali?
...to show that light is more powerful than darkness, and good is more powerful than evil
In Hanukkah, what is the name of the potato cakes often served with sour cream?
Latkes
Besides the victory over the Greeks, what other historical event does Hanukkah celebrate?
the Jews' regaining of religious freedom
...things that you send up into the sky, where they make a loud noise and coloured lights?
fireworks
What is the last evening before the new year begins called?
New Year's Eve
In Indonesia, how do families honor their ancestors during Eid al-Fitr?
visiting the graves of loved ones and cleaning them with care
What is the name of the Middle Eastern dessert, frequently enjoyed during Eid al-Fitr, consisting of layers of filo pastry, chopped nuts, and sweetened with honey or syrup?
Baklava
What was the main motivation behind the Gunpowder Plot of 1605?
the discontent of Catholic individuals with King James I's mistreatment
...the group of people who make the laws in the United Kingdom.
Parliament