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Festivals Around the World
Holidays in the United States
Holidays in other Countries
History of Holidays
Religious Ceremonies
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What is the festival that occurs on November 2 every year in many different countries where natives celebrate the lives of loved ones who have passed on?
What is Day of the Dead.
100
What is the holiday that we commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence?
What is the Fourth of July.
100
What holiday is celebrated in Canada the same day we celebrate Columbus Day?
What is Thanksgiving.
100
What is the holidays name that is derived from the word All-Hallows-Eve. The idea came from works of horror in literature and the custom of carving pumpkins has been a long time tradition?
What is Halloween.
100
What is the first day of lent, people attend a church service where they perform the practice of putting ash their foreheads?
What is Ash Wednesday.
200
What is the festival that occurs every year in Germany and it starts at the beginning of September and runs into October?
What is Oktoberfest.
200
What is the first time this holiday was celebrated was in Plymouth, which is present day Massachusetts. Everyone came together to give thanks?
What is Thanksgiving.
200
What is the country that the main Christmas celebration is referred to as las posadas, which means processions reenacting Joseph and Mary's search for a place to stay in Bethlehem?
What is Christmas.
200
What is the holiday that people celebrate love and affection between intimate companions. It was named after Saint Valentine and was established by Pope Gelasius I?
What is Valentines Day.
200
What is the day that the resurrection of Jesus (Christianities central figure) is celebrated?
What is Easter.
300
What is the celebration that occurs every May 5? It is said to be the celebration of Mexican pride and heritage?
What is Cinco de Mayo.
300
What is the holiday that is celebrated every year in December to celebrate the birth of Jesus, the central figure in Christianity?
What is Christmas.
300
What is the country that celebrates its’ New Year between January 20th and February 20th?
What is China.
300
What is the holiday that commemorates Saint Patrick, the most commonly recognized of the patron saints of Ireland, and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland?
What is Saint Patrick's Day.
300
What is the ceremony that is a Christian moveable feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter?
What is Palm Sunday.
400
What is the celebrations name that actually means “Fat Tuesday” and is celebrated every year in the United States in New Orleans with lots of parades and fun?
What is Mardi Gras.
400
What is the holiday that we celebrate every year in remembrance of those who have died fighting for the service of our country?
What is Memorial Day.
400
What is the holiday that celebrates Queen Victoria’s birthday and is celebrated in Canada?
What is Victoria Day.
400
What is the holiday that is in memory of the civil rights activist that made the famous speech “I Have a Dream…” ?
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
400
What is the religious holiday observed primarily by Christians honoring the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary?
What is Good Friday.
500
What is the ceremony that takes place during the seven-day festival of Sanfermines, which celebrates San Fermin in Pamplona. Normally on the seventh day, people run in the streets in front of a pack of bulls?
What is the Running of the Bulls in Spain.
500
What is the holiday that is also referred to as “The Festival of Lights”?
What is Hanukkah.
500
What is the country that celebrates Dia de los Santos Innocentes which stands for Day of the Innocents, which is like the American’s April fool’s day?
What is Mexico.
500
What is the holiday that honors military veterans and takes place on November 11?
What is Veterans Day.
500
What is the weeklong celebration honoring universal African-American heritage and culture?
What is Kwanza.