Global Traditions
This country celebrates Lunar New Year with lion dances and red envelopes.
What is China?
Sushi, tempura, and miso soup come from this island nation.
What is Japan?
This prehistoric circle of massive standing stones in England is one of the United Kingdom’s most famous ancient landmarks.
What is Stonehenge?
“Bonjour” is how you say hello in this language.
What is French?
Diwali is known as the Festival of these.
What are lights?
The Māori hongi greeting involves touching these.
What are noses?
Kimchi is a famous fermented dish from this country.
What is South Korea?
The Great Barrier Reef is found off the coast of this country.
What is Australia?
This country has over 2,000 languages—more than any other nation.
What is Papua New Guinea?
Oktoberfest, the world’s largest beer festival, takes place in this country.
What is Germany?
This South American country is famous for its Carnival parades in Rio de Janeiro.
What is Brazil?
Hummus is traditionally made with chickpeas, lemon, garlic, and this sesame paste.
What is tahini?
More than 17,000 islands make up this Southeast Asian nation.
What is Indonesia?
Mandarin Chinese uses characters rather than this type of alphabet.
What is a phonetic alphabet?
Ramadan is a holy month of fasting observed in this major world religion.
What is Islam?
Scotland is known for this traditional knee‑length garment made of tartan.
What is a kilt?
Pierogi, a dumpling filled with cheese, potatoes, or meat, is traditional to this country.
What is Poland?
Machu Picchu is located in this Andean country.
What is Peru?
Hindi and English are widely spoken languages in this populous country.
What is India?
Día de los Muertos is primarily celebrated in this country.
What is Mexico?
During this Indian spring festival, people celebrate by throwing brightly colored powders at friends, family, and strangers in the streets.
What is Holi?
Made from teff flour, this spongy, slightly sour flatbread serves as both a plate and utensil in traditional Ethiopian cuisine.
What is injera?
This African country is known as the “Rainbow Nation” for its diversity.
What is South Africa?
Arabic is read in this direction.
What is right to left?
This Jewish holiday, known as the “Festival of Lights,” celebrates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem and is observed for eight nights by lighting candles on a menorah.
What is Hanukkah?