Cultural and Religious Celebrations
Which religion primarily celebrates Hanukkah?
Judaism
What food is traditionally associated with the Lunar New Year in China?
Dumplings
Which holiday in Scandinavia celebrates light during the dark winter with processions and candles?
St. Lucia Day
What holiday features a menorah being lit for eight nights?
Hanukkah
What is the primary focus of Chinese New Year?
Honoring ancestors and family togetherness
During Kwanzaa, how many candles are lit on the kinara?
Seven
What is the traditional activity for children during St. Nicholas Day in many European countries?
Placing shoes out to be filled with treats
Which country celebrates 'La Befana' on January 6, featuring a kind witch who delivers gifts to children?
Italy
WILD CARD: What advancements did Egyptians make in medicine?
They set broken bones, performed dentistry, and used plants to cure ailments
Which African holiday celebrates family, culture, and unity?
Kwanzaa
Which holiday marks the Persian New Year?
Nowruz
What does the Thai holiday of Loy Krathong involve?
Lighting floating lanterns on rivers and lakes
What is the name of the festival in Thailand that marks the start of the rainy season?
Boon Bang Fai
What is the significance of the Mid-Autumn Festival in Chinese culture?
Celebrating family reunions and the harvest
What is the central theme of Eid al-Fitr?
Charity and family gatherings
In Mexico, what is celebrated during Las Posadas?
Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter before Jesus’ birth
What is Yule traditionally associated with?
Winter solstice celebrations
Which holiday features a bonfire and the throwing of food into it?
Lohri
What is traditionally eaten during Nowruz, the Persian New Year?
Rice and fish
WILD CARD: What kind of dog does Ms. Olsen have?
Border Collie
WILD CARD: When do we come back from winter break?
January 6th
What do people in Spain traditionally eat at midnight on New Year’s Eve?
Grapes
WILD CARD: Which social class primarily worked the land in ancient Egypt?
Farmers
What is celebrated during the Japanese holiday of Obon?
The spirits of ancestors returning to the living
WILD CARD: What college to Ms. Olsen go to?
Arizona State University