Celebrations around the World
What do people often give to children during Halloween in the United States and Canada?
Candy/Chocolate
In France, what pastry is a famous dessert, made of layers of puff pastry and filled with cream?
Éclair
In Russia, if you sneeze, it is believed to mean what?
Someone is thinking about you
In Japan, what is the traditional clothing worn during formal occasions or festivals?
Kimono
In the United States and Canada, what do people traditionally eat for Thanksgiving dinner?
Turkey
In Turkey, what dessert made of sweet syrup and layers of dough is often filled with nuts or cream?
Baklava
In Turkey, where do people knock to keep away evil energies?
Wood
In many cultures, what number is considered to be unlucky, especially in Western superstitions?
13
Which country celebrates La Tomatina, where people throw tomatoes at each other?
What traditional sweet treat is often left out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve in the United States?
Cookies
In Italy, what is considered bad luck if it breaks during a wedding or celebration?
A mirror
In Japan, what is the traditional art of folding paper into shapes and figures, such as cranes?
Origami
In which country do people celebrate Oktoberfest, a festival with beer, food, and music?
Germany
What is the main ingredient in the Spanish dish paella?
Rice
In Spain, what tradition do people follow on New Year's Eve to ensure good luck in the coming year?
Eating twelve grapes at midnight.
In England, seeing a black cat is considered to be a sign of what?
Good luck