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Religious Days
Around the World
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How many public holidays are about Jesus?

3 (Good Friday, Easter Monday and Christmas Day)

100

What is the first public holiday of the year?

New Year's Day

100

What is the last public holiday of the year?

Boxing Day

100

All religious public holidays in New Zealand are connected to which religion?

Christianity

100

St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday from which country?

Ireland

200

Which public holiday marks the signing of a treaty between Maori chiefs and British Crown?

Waitangi Day

200

What sporting event is connected to Auckland Anniversary Day?

Anniversary Day Regatta

200

Which public holiday is different depending on which region you're in?

Anniversary Day

200

What is the first religious public holiday of the year in NZ?

Good Friday

200

Diwali is a festival celebrated mainly by which ethnic group?

Indians

300

How many public holidays does New Zealand have?

12
300

How many stars make up Matariki?

9

300

What do people do on Anzac Day morning?

Go to a dawn service

300

What is one thing people do on the morning of Christmas Day?

Open Christmas presents

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Go to a church service

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Start preparing Christmas lunch

300

Which country celebrates Bastille Day?

France

400

What does ANZAC stand for?

Australian and New Zealand Army Corps

400

Which public holiday commemorates the birth of Jesus?

Christmas Day

400

Which public holiday had a name change in 2023?

King's Birthday (previously the Queen's Birthday)

400

How long is Easter weekend?

4 days (Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday)

400

Which country celebrates Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?

Mexico

500

Labour Day celebrates the rights of who?

Workers

500

Matariki became a public holiday in what year?

2022

500

Which public holiday is always on a Friday?

Matariki

500

What do people traditionally eat on Good Friday?

hot cross buns

500

What is the national day of the USA?

Independence Day

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