Holiday foods
What red and white striped candy is popular during Christmas and often hung on Christmas trees?
Candy Cane
What is Eid al-Fitr?
The festival marking the end of Ramadan
On Valentine's Day, what do people traditionally exchange with notes or messages?
cards or valentines
What classic Christmas song begins with the line, "Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh"?
"Jingle Bells"
In which country is the Lantern Festival celebrated with sky lanterns and moon cakes?
China
This food of mashed chickpeas is a staple during Ramadan for breaking the fast.
Hummus
Which country is famous for the Rio Carnival?
Brazil
What color is commonly worn during Lunar New Year?
Red
What is the name of the traditional circle dance that is popular at weddings and festivals in Albania and Kosovo and is usually performed with synchronized steps and hand-holding?
Vallja
In which country do people celebrate Thanksgiving in October?
Canada
Which country traditionally eats 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve?
Spain
Which city and country is known for Oktoberfest?
Munich, Germany
At weddings and major holidays in Greece, what item do people often smash for good luck?
A plate
What classical ballet, set to Tchaikovsky's music, is a holiday tradition for many families?
The Nutcracker
In which country is Lunar New Year known as "Tet"?
Vietnam
During what holiday are latkas (fried potato pancakes served with applesauce or sour cream) typically eaten?
Where is the Holi Festival of Colors celebrated?
India
During what Mexican holiday do families create altars to honor deceased loved ones?
Día de los Muertos/ Day of the Dead
The "Lion Dance," accompanied by loud drumming and cymbals, is a highlight of what Asian holiday?
In what Scandinavian country do families celebrate Midsummer with maypoles and flower crowns?
Sweden
What meat dish is the main centerpiece of many Thanksgiving dinners in the United States?
Turkey
Obon
What is hidden in a traditional Greek Vasilopita cake?
A coin
Samba
Songkran