Cultural Traditions
This holiday celebrates the Chinese New Year and is known for its dragon dances and fireworks.
What is Lunar New Year?
A Japanese dish, often served raw, consisting of rice, fish, and sometimes vegetables.
This Indian garment, originally worn by women in a variety of styles, is now often seen in modern settings with contemporary fabrics and designs.
What is a Sari?
This American holiday, families gather to share a meal and express gratitude, often involving a turkey feast.
What is Thanksgiving?
This Jewish bread, traditionally baked for Shabbat, is now often flavored with chocolate or fruit in modern recipes.
What is Challah Bread?
This Mexican celebration honors deceased ancestors and includes altars, marigolds, and sugar skulls.
What is Dia de los Muertos?
A traditional Mexican dish made of corn tortillas filled with various meats, cheese, and vegetables.
Traditionally worn by men in Scotland, this plaid garment has been modernized in fashion, often seen in casual and formal settings.
What is the Kilt?
This practice of passing down stories from generation to generation helps preserve cultural identity and values.
What is storytelling?
This Irish holiday, originally a religious feast, is now celebrated globally with parades, parties, and festivities.
What is St. Patrick’s Day?
This Indian festival of lights celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
What is Diwali?
A popular Indian dish made with rice, meat, and a variety of spices, typically served during celebrations.
What is Biriyani?
This Japanese garment, once worn for formal occasions, has been adapted into a fashion trend with lighter fabrics and updated designs for modern wear.
What is the Kimono?
This Jewish coming-of-age ceremony marks the transition from childhood to adulthood for boys and girls.
What is a Bar/Bat Mitzvah?
This Christian holiday, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, is now marked by egg hunts, feasts, and parades.
What is Easter?
This Jewish holiday, celebrated with a ceremonial meal, recalls the Israelites’ escape from slavery in Egypt.
What is Passover?
Traditionally served during Chinese New Year, have evolved to be a year-round staple in various forms worldwide.
What are Noodles?
This garment, originally worn by people in the Middle East for warmth and modesty, has been modernized for both casual and professional settings in the global fashion world.
In this end-of-year celebration, people reflect on the past year, make resolutions, and often gather with loved ones.
What is New Years Eve?
This modern holiday, initially a celebration of environmental awareness, now includes events like tree planting, educational campaigns, and activism for climate change.
What is Earth Day?
This Christian holiday commemorates the birth of Jesus and is celebrated with decorations, gifts, and feasts.
What is Christmas?
A Middle Eastern dish made of ground meat (often lamb or beef) and spices, often served in a pita or as a wrap.
What is Shawarma?
This traditional Chinese garment, known for its intricate embroidery, has evolved from royal wear to a popular dress for both formal and casual events globally.
What is the Cheongsam (or Qipao)?
This tradition involves lighting candles and holding vigils to honor and remember deceased loved ones.
What is a Candlelight Vigil?
This American holiday, once regional, is now a national celebration of freedom and African American history.