Global Traditions
This festive Mexican holiday, traditionally celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, honors deceased loved ones with colorful altars called ofrendas.
What is Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?
Although widely enjoyed in Greece, this pita-wrapped meat dish technically originated in the Ottoman Empire (modern-day Turkey).
What is a gyro?
This South Korean singer's 2012 hit "Gangnam Style" became a global phenomenon and the first YouTube video to hit one billion views.
What is Psy?
Boasting over a billion speakers, this is currently the language with the most native speakers in the world.
What is (Mandarin) Chinese?
This traditional Japanese garment, which literally translates to "thing to wear," is often worn with a wide sash called an obi.
What is a kimono?
In Japan, it has become a modern Christmas tradition for families to eat dinner from this American fast-food chain.
What is KFC?
While many associate it with Europe, the cocoa tree is native to the rainforests of this continent.
What is South America?
Fans of this Disney+ series affectionately nicknamed the character officially known as "The Child" as "Baby Yoda."
What is The Mandalorian?
Portuguese is the official language of this large South American country.
What is Brazil?
In Scotland, these traditional pleated skirts feature specific "tartan" patterns that represent different families or clans.
What are kilts?
This annual Finnish competition involves men racing through an obstacle course while carrying their female partners.
What is the Wife Carrying World Championship?
This island nation is responsible for producing approximately two-thirds of the world's natural vanilla supply.
What is Madagascar?
This 2024 viral TikTok trend involves a creator describing something as "Very mindful, very cutesy, very..."
What is Demure?
In several Caribbean islands, this term refers to a "broken" form of French spoken by locals.
What is Patois (or Creole)?
This wide-brimmed felt or straw hat is a cultural icon of Mexico, designed to provide shade from the intense sun.
What is a sombrero?
Every March, the journeymen plumbers union dyes this city’s river bright green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
What is Chicago?
This classic coffee shop in the TV show Friends has become a cultural icon for caffeine lovers.
What is Central Park?
This rapper and tech mogul famously named his son X Æ A-12.
Who is Elon Musk?
This is the only continent on Earth that is also a single country
What is Australia?
This dot worn on the forehead by many people in India (traditionally in red) represents the "third eye" or a point of spiritual focus.
What is a bindi?
In this South Asian nation, it was once a historical custom to bind women's feet to keep them small.
What is China?
This type of condiment, which can be "Table," "Sea," or "Kosher," is a staple in nearly every culture's kitchen.
What is salt?
This headliner’s 2026 return to the Coachella stage after years away sparked a massive wave of nostalgia-fueled reaction clips and throwback comparison edits.
Who is Justin Bieber?
his city is considered the fashion capital of the world and was the unusually located capital of Portugal for 12 years.
What is Paris? (Rio de Janiero was the Portuguese capital, but Paris is the fashion capital)
Originating in Vietnam, this long silk tunic worn over trousers is a symbol of national pride and elegance for women.
What is an Ao Dai?