US traditions
4th of July
A container made out of paper-mârché that is filled with lots of candy. You break this container during celebrations, such as birthday parties.
Piñata
Which country does Wanyambo Festival take place in January?
Tanzania
On Lunar New Year, red envelopes are given to children to wish health and prosperity. What is usually inside this envelope?
money
On this day, lots of kids wear costumes, knock on doors and say 'Trick or Treat!'
Halloween
On this holiday, family and friends come together and eat turkey.
Thanksgiving
Where does the biggest carnival in the world take place?
Rio de Janeiro / Brazil
What does Freedom Day represent in South Africa?
Freedom from apartheid
Nelson Mandela being released from prison/becoming president
What is the name of the traditional clothings Japanese people wear during celebrations, such as New Year's Day and weddings.
Kimono
During this holiday season, people decorate a specific kind of tree with ornaments and lights.
Christmas
What is Black Friday?
It is the day after Thanksgiving day where people can buy lots of items at a very low price.
When is La Noche de San Juan (Saint John Festival) often celebrated on?
around June 23 (summer solstice)
Which countries celebrate Meskel (the discovery of the True Cross)?
Eritrea & Ethiopia
What are some things people do to celebrate Maha Shivaratri?
Visit a temple
Classical music and dance performances throughout the night
What is something we often see up in the sky at night to celebrate some holidays such as New Year and Independence Day?
Fireworks
Easter
Tango is a type of music traditional to... (country names)
Argentina and Uruguay
Who are the two important leaders that are honored on the National Heroes' Days in the DRC?
Laurent Kabila
Patrice Lumumba
Which country celebrates Nauruz (Farmer's Day), a celebration for the beginning of spring and the new year?
Afghanistan
Many countries celebrate Labour Day on International Workers' Day. When is International Workers' Day?
May 1st
On this holiday, you see lots of people wearing something green and three-leaved clovers.
St. Patrick's Day
On this holiday, people in Guatemala decorate their streets with huge colorful 'carpets' called 'Alfombras'.
Semana Santa (Holy Week)
Jamhuri Day (Republic Day) is celebrated in Kenya on...
December 12
People in Myanmer celebrate this holiday by decorating their houses with lights and candles.
Thadingyut Festival (Lighting Festival of Myanmar)
During this holiday, many Muslim people around the world use the greeting 'Eid Mubarak!' to celebrate.
Eid al-Fitr (end of Ramadan)
Eid al-Adha