Winter Holidays
What do people put on top of a Christmas tree?
A star or an angel
What do people shout at New Year's?
Happy New Year!
What is the Vietnamese zodiac animal for 2025?
snake
When is Halloween?
What country celebrates Dio de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead?
Mexico
What hot drink is often served with marshmallows in winter?
In most countries, what is considered the first month of the year?
January
What traditional food is made of sticky rice, mung beans, and pork?
Bánh chưng or bánh tét
What do children say on Halloween to ask for candy?
"Trick or Treat!"
What fast food do Japanese people like to eat for Christmas?
What is the name of Santa's red-nosed reindeer?
Rudolph
What do people often make at the start of a new year?
Resolutions
What flowers are commonly used to decorate homes during Tết?
Peach blossoms or kumquat trees.
What are the carved pumpkins on Halloween called?
Jack o' Lantern
What country celebrates Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights?
India
What country started the tradition of Christmas trees?
Hint: It's a European country
Germany
Why do people clean their homes before New Year’s Day in many cultures?
To sweep away bad luck and make room for good fortune.
Why are red and yellow popular colors during Tết?
They represent luck, happiness, and prosperity.
What Halloween monsters is afraid of garlic?
Vampire
Name 5 other countries that celebrate the Lunar New Year.
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Which country has a holiday called ‘Boxing Day’ on the day after Christmas?
Boxing Day
Which country does the New Year's Song (Auld Lang Syne) come from?
Scotland
What do peach blossoms and kumquat trees represent during Tết?
Luck and prosperity.
What country does Halloween originally come from?
Ireland
Name 3 countries that celebrate Ramadan (Islamic holiday).
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