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When is Christmas celebrated in the US?
December 25th
100
Which holiday is symbolized by an American flag?
Independence Day (4th of July)
100
On which holiday do people eat green food and drink green beer?
Saint Partrick's Day
100
On which holiday do loved ones exchange cards, chocolate or flowers?
Valentines Day
100
On _______, people celebrate important people such as George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
President's Day
200
When is Independence Day celebrated?
July 4th
200
Which holiday does a four-leaf clover symbolize?
Saint Patrick's Day
200
Name two holidays where candy is traditionally given.
Easter and Valentines
200

Name a holiday that started in Spokane and honors one of your parents. 

Father's Day

200

On ______, people give handmade cards to their moms.

Mother's Day

300
When is Thanksgiving
the Third Thursday in November
300
Why do people dress up on Halloween?
to scare away ghosts and dead spirits
300
On which holiday is "stuffing" eaten?
Thanksgiving
300
On which holiday do people in the US exchange gifts with family and friends?
Christmas
300

On ______, people find out if winter will continue or if Spring is coming soon. 

Groundhog Day

400
Which Japanese holiday happens one month after American Valentines Day?
White Day
400
What does an Easter egg symbolize?
New life; Rebirth
400
When children say "trick or treat" on Halloween, what do they hope to get?
candy
400
Explain two differences how Valentines Day is different between Japan and the USA.
(answer will vary)
400
On this day, people might be sick from having drunk too much champagne the night before.
New Year's Day
500
How many days is Hanukkah?
What is 8 days?
500
What is a symbol of Thanksgiving?
Pilgrim, Mayflower, Turkey, Pumpkin, Corn, Cornucopia
500
What are three traditional foods eaten on the 4th of July?
hamburgers, hot dogs, apple pie, potato salad (varies)
500
Which holiday has a tradition of hunting for eggs?
Easter
500
On ___ people do things like plant trees or clean up the street and along the river.
Earth Day