Festivals&Holidays
In Mexico, this holiday celebrates the lives of loved ones who have passed, with sugar skulls, and marigolds, often held on November 1st and 2nd.
Day of the Dead
This iconic wall in China stretches over 13,000 miles and was originally built to protect against invasions from northern tribes.
The Great Wall of China
What Mexican dish is made from corn tortillas filled with meat, cheese, and vegetables, often topped with salsa?
Taco
In what country is it a tradition to give bread and salt to guests, symbolizing hospitality and welcoming them into one’s home?
Russia
This American actress was known for wearing a white dress and standing over a subway grate in one of Hollywood’s most famous scenes.
Marilyn Monroe
This festival, celebrated in India and Nepal, involves colorful powder being thrown in the air and on each other, symbolizing the arrival of spring.
Holi
This world-famous bridge connects the city of San Francisco to Marin County and is known for its striking red color.
The Golden Gate Bridge
Which French pastry is known for its buttery, flaky texture and is often eaten for breakfast?
Croissant
In what country is it customary to slurp your noodles as a sign of enjoyment and appreciation during a meal?
Japan
This action star had a tradition of doing all of his own stunts, a practice that made him known for his fearlessness.
Jackie Chan
In the United States, this holiday celebrates Native American culture, with turkey, parades and powwows, observed on the fourth Thursday in November.
Thanksgiving
This impressive cathedral in Paris, France, is known for its Gothic architecture and stained glass windows.
Notre-Dame Cathedral
What Middle Eastern dish is made of minced meat (often lamb), spices, and vegetables, often served with flatbread?
Kebab
In what country is it customary for people to wear white on New Year’s Eve, symbolizing a fresh start and purity for the new year?
Brazil
This billionaire entrepreneur wears the same gray T-shirt every day to avoid wasting time on small decisions.
Mark Zuckerberg
This Indian festival celebrates the victory of light over darkness by lighting oil lamps and fireworks, and it is celebrated by Hindus worldwide.
Diwali
This historical monument in Washington D.C. honors the 16th president of the United States and stands at 190 feet tall.
The Lincoln Memorial
What traditional Japanese soup, typically served with tofu and seaweed, is a traditional part of many meals?
Miso Soup
In what Mediterranean country is it a tradition to break a pomegranate during weddings for good fortune?
Greece
This tech entrepreneur has a tradition of wearing the same outfit (a black turtleneck and jeans) every day to eliminate decision fatigue.
Steve Jobs
In Germany, this is the world-famous festival of beer, traditional costumes, and Bavarian food, often referred to as the beer capital of the world.
Oktoberfest
This famous palace complex in Beijing served as the home of Chinese emperors for nearly 500 years and is now a museum.
The Forbidden city
What is the name of the traditional Greek pastry made from filo dough, butter, and sweet syrup?
Baklava
In what country do people celebrate the tradition of eating 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve for good luck in the coming year?
Spain
This U.S. president was the first to make the turkey pardoning ceremony an official tradition in 1989.
George H.W. Bush