Festivals Around the World
What is the festival that occurs on November 2 every year in many different countries where natives celebrate the lives of loved ones who have passed on?
Day of the Dead.
What is the holiday that we commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence?
the Fourth of July.
What holiday is celebrated in Canada the same day we celebrate Columbus Day?
Thanksgiving.
What is the holidays name that is derived from the word All-Hallows-Eve. The idea came from works of horror in literature and the custom of carving pumpkins has been a long time tradition?
What is Halloween.
What is the first day of lent, people attend a church service where they perform the practice of putting ash their foreheads?
Ash Wednesday.
What is the festival that occurs every year in Germany and it starts at the beginning of September and runs into October?
Oktoberfest.
What is the first time this holiday was celebrated was in Plymouth, which is present day Massachusetts. Everyone came together to give thanks?
Thanksgiving.
What is the country that the main Christmas celebration is referred to as las posadas, which means processions reenacting Joseph and Mary's search for a place to stay in Bethlehem?
Christmas.
What is the holiday that people celebrate love and affection between intimate companions. It was named after Saint Valentine and was established by Pope Gelasius I?
Valentines Day.
What is the day that the resurrection of Jesus (Christianities central figure) is celebrated?
Easter.
What is the celebration that occurs every May 5? It is said to be the celebration of Mexican pride and heritage?
Cinco de Mayo.
What is the holiday that is celebrated every year in December to celebrate the birth of Jesus, the central figure in Christianity?
Christmas.
What is the country that celebrates its’ New Year between January 20th and February 20th?
China.
What is the holiday that commemorates Saint Patrick, the most commonly recognized of the patron saints of Ireland, and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland?
Saint Patrick's Day.
What is the ceremony that is a Christian moveable feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter?
Palm Sunday.
What is the celebrations name that actually means “Fat Tuesday” and is celebrated every year in the United States in New Orleans with lots of parades and fun?
Mardi Gras.
What is the holiday that we celebrate every year in remembrance of those who have died fighting for the service of our country?
Memorial Day.
What is the holiday that celebrates Queen Victoria’s birthday and is celebrated in Canada?
Victoria Day.
What is the holiday that is in memory of the civil rights activist that made the famous speech “I Have a Dream…” ?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
What is the religious holiday observed primarily by Christians honoring the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary?
Good Friday.
What is the ceremony that takes place during the seven-day festival of Sanfermines, which celebrates San Fermin in Pamplona. Normally on the seventh day, people run in the streets in front of a pack of bulls?
the Running of the Bulls in Spain.
What is the holiday that is also referred to as “The Festival of Lights”?
Hanukkah.
What is the country that celebrates Dia de los Santos Innocentes which stands for Day of the Innocents, which is like the American’s April fool’s day?
Mexico.
What is the holiday that honors military veterans and takes place on November 11?
Veterans Day.
What is the weeklong celebration honoring universal African-American heritage and culture?
Kwanza.