Uk holidays
Which of the following is NOT a UK public holiday?Why?
A) Boxing Day
B) St. Patrick's Day
C) Guy Fawkes Night
D) Christmas Day
B) St. Patrick's Day (It's an Irish holiday, not a public holiday in the UK)
Which of the following is the odd one out?
A) Independence Day
B) Memorial Day
C) Veterans Day
D) Labor Day
D) Labor Day (The other three honor specific groups related to military service, while Labor Day honors workers in general)
This festival celebrates a man who tried to blow up the British Parliament but failed. We honor his failure with fireworks and bonfires."
Question: What festival am I?
Guy Fawkes Night
I am a U.S. festival where people carve pumpkins, dress up in costumes, and go door-to-door for candy. I am called ________.
Halloween
What is the traditional food eaten on Thanksgiving in the USA?
Turkey
What is an Easter egg hunt?
On Easter Sunday, many people in the UK enjoy this activity, where chocolate eggs are hidden for children to find.
What tradition involves children going door-to-door for candy on October 31st in the USA?
Trick-or-treating
What festival, held every summer in Somerset, England, is one of the largest music festivals in the world, drawing tens of thousands of people for a multi-day celebration of music, arts, and culture?
Glastonbury Festival
What are some of the cultural elements highlighted at the Little Italy Festival?
The Little Italy Festival highlights cultural elements such as Italian food, traditional music, dance, and other activities that celebrate Italian heritage and history.
A) St. David's Day
B) Guy Fawkes Night
C) Christmas
D) Easter
Match the holiday with the date it’s celebrated:
A) St. David's Day = 1) March 1st
B) Guy Fawkes Night = 3) November 5th
C) Christmas = 2) December 25th
D) Easter = 4) The first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox
Match the saint’s day to the country it is associated with:
A. St. George’s Day
B. St. Andrew’s Day
C. St. David’s Day
1. England
2. Scotland
3. Wales
• A. St. George’s Day → 1. England
• B. St. Andrew’s Day → 2. Scotland
• C. St. David’s Day → 3. Wales
On what holiday do Americans celebrate the birth of the nation and watch fireworks?
Independence Day (4th of July)
What British festival, held in late summer, is famous for its large, colorful parade featuring floats and performers?
Notting Hill Carnival
What types of performances are typically featured at the Burning Man Festival?
The Burning Man Festival features a variety of musical performances, live art installations, and performances that encourage self-expression and creativity
Match the holiday to its symbolic food:
• Thanksgiving (USA)
• Easter (UK/USA)
• Christmas (UK)
• Pancake Day (UK)
A. Mince pies
B. Roast turkey
C. Chocolate eggs
D. Pancakes
Thanksgiving → B. Roast turkey
• Easter → C. Chocolate eggs
• Christmas → A. Mince pies
• Pancake Day → D. Pancakes
What is the name of the English holiday that marks the beginning of Lent, where people traditionally eat pancakes?
Shrove Tuesday
What U.S. tradition involves people spending time in the great outdoors, often grilling and watching fireworks, on the last Monday in May?
Memorial Day
What is a Burns Supper?
On St. Andrew’s Day in Scotland, this dish, often made with haggis, neeps (turnips), and tatties (potatoes), is traditionally eaten.
What is Mardi Gras?
This event, celebrated in New Orleans, is a vibrant festival known for its parades, music, and costumes, held before the start of Lent.
Which flower is worn on Remembrance Day in the UK?
A. Rose
B. Daffodil
C. Poppy
D. Lily
Poppy
What is Hogmanay?
In Scotland, this New Year celebration is famous for its large public celebrations, fireworks, and the singing of "Auld Lang Syne."
True or False: Columbus Day is celebrated on the second Monday of October in all 50 U.S. states.
False (Some states do not observe it)
What event in Edinburgh, Scotland, is a world-famous arts festival featuring theatre, comedy, music, and dance, held every August?
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Why is the Burning Man Festival often referred to as a "hippie festival"?
The festival is often seen as a "hippie festival" because of its focus on countercultural ideals, free expression, and alternative lifestyles, which align with the values traditionally associated with the hippie movement.
What is the traditional drink served at Christmas time in the UK, often spiced with cloves and cinnamon?
Mulled wine