Holidays Around the World
In which country is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, widely celebrated?
India
What is the name of the holiday celebrated on July 1st in Canada?
Canada Day
What is the name of the Christian holiday celebrated on December 25th?
Christmas
What event is celebrated by wearing costumes, trick-or-treating, and carving pumpkins?
Halloween
Which cultural festival is celebrated by giving red envelopes containing money for good luck?
Lunar New Year
In which country is Hanukkah celebrated by lighting a menorah over eight nights?
Israel
What is the name of the harvest festival celebrated by Canadians in October?
Thanksgiving
What is the Islamic holy month of fasting called?
Ramadan
What celebration marks the beginning of a new year in many cultures around the world, often celebrated with fireworks?
New Years Day
Which festival, celebrated by Christians, commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ?
Easter
In which country is the Lunar New Year celebrated with dragon dances and red decorations?
China and several other Asian Countries
What is the name of the French-Canadian winter carnival celebrated in Quebec City?
Carnaval
What Jewish holiday is known as the "Festival of Lights"?
Hanukkah
What celebration is held on February 14th and is associated with love and affection?
In which country is the Holi festival, also known as the Festival of Colors, celebrated with vibrant powder throwing?
What is India
What does Nowruz mean?
Nowruz means 'new day' and it marks the start of the new year.
When is National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrated?
June 21st
What happens during Passover?
Families gather together for a special meal called the Sedar.
What flower represents Remembrance Day?
Poppy
Where is Songkran, a new year celebration enjoyed with lots of water activity, celebrated?
Thailand
Which country celebrates Dia de los Muertos?
Mexico and some other Latin American countries
What do we learn about on Orange Shirt Day?
We learn about kindness and how important it is to treat everyone with love and respect.
Which festival of light is observed by people of the Hindu, Sikh and Jain Religions, which usually takes place in October or November?
Diwali
Celebration of the day you were born?
Birthday
When is Kwanzaa celebrated?
December 26-January 1