Traditions
Chinese New Year
Birthday
Celebrations and festivals
Extra questions
100

People wear this on Halloween

costumes

100

Is the Chinese New Year based on the Gregorian, lunar or solar calendar?

Lunar

100

It is a greeting which is used by some on birthdays.

Happy birthday!

100

 It is a winter family holiday.  The best part of the day is when people make their promises for future .

New Year’s Day

100

What does the Christian holiday of Easter represent?

the resurrection of Jesus

200

What is the most common item placed on the top of a Christmas tree?

An angel

200

How do people celebrate the Chinese New Year?

With fireworks

200

At Mexican birthday parties, people traditionally hit pinatas with sticks until what happens?

Sweets fall out

200

 People wear scary costumes, play different games and eat tasty food. Children like this holiday very much, because they always have fun.

Halloween

200

What is the month-long fasting holiday celebrated by the Islamic population called?

Ramadan

300

The first gingerbread houses were inspired by what fairy tale?

Hansel and Gretel

300

Which one of these colors is said to bring prosperity and is always used for Chinese New Year decorations?

Red

300

"Happy birthday, Mr President" was sung by Merilyne Monroue to which US president?

John F. Kennedy

300

The day when the British usually give each other chocolate eggs

Easter

300

On what day do Mexicans celebrate Dia de los Muertos?

Nov. 1

400

In Spain people eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Years Eve. Why?

for good luck

400

In what month does the Chinese New Year celebration begin?

January or February

400

People eat it on their birthdays in Korea.

seaweed soup

400

This festival lasts for five days in India. People put up colourful decorations in their homes. In the evening, they light Diwali lamps and pray to the goddess of wealth.

The Festival of Lights

400

In which country would you be most likely to celebrate the holiday Tet?

Vietnam

500

Where are the Wife-Carrying World Championships held every year?

Finland

500

Which one of the utensils cannot be used on the first day of Chinese New Year celebrations?

Knife

500

In China people have small birday cakes called sou bao which are the same shape and colour as 

a peach

500

This holidat is celebrated annually on March 17.It is packed with parades, good luck charms, and all things green. The event started as a religious holiday, but over time it’s become a celebration of Irish culture.

St. Patrick's Day

500

Who brings gifts to well-behaved children in Italy?

The good witch Befana