Christmas
What are Slovak traditional cookies connected with Christmas?
Ginger bread.
How do we call an Easter game in which children try to find special Easter threats in gardens?
Egg hunt
What nation holiday is hidden in the following words: barbeque, fireworks, summertime, concerts & parades
Independence Day / USA
What do Slovak men stand on the 1st of May?
A May tree
How many days do the Christmas holidays last in the USA?
1 day - Christmas Day - December 26th
What is a traditional menu for American Christmas?
Roasted turkey, green beans, mashed potatoes, pecan pie.
How do we call a time during which people avoid eating certain foods before Easter?
Lent
What holiday is hidden in the following words: sports matches, cranberry, Macy´s parade, Black Friday
Thanksgiving Holiday / USA
What is the name of the day when Slovak people remember their deceased relatives? When is it?
The day when Slovak people remember their deceased relatives is called All Saints' Day (Sviatok všetkých svätých), observed on November 1st. This is followed by All Souls' Day (Pamiatka zosnulých) on November 2nd, which specifically focuses on praying for the souls of the departed.
What are the plants that symbolize nations in the UK? Guess at least two.
rose- England
daffodil- Wales
shamrock- Ireland
thistle - Scotland
What is a Christmas traditional sweet food served in England?
Christmas puding
How do we call a Sunday a week before Easter Sunday?
The Palm Sunday
What nation holiday is hidden in the following words: tartan, haggis, bagpipe, storytelling
Saint Andrew Day/ Scotland
What is the name of the day when Slovak people commemorate the adoption of the Slovak Constitution following the decision to split Czechoslovakia into two independent nations: Slovakia and the Czech Republic? When is it?
Constitution Day / 1st of September
What activities are connected with a day after Christmas day in the UK? What is its name?
The day after Christmas Day, BOXING DAY / a public holiday in the United Kingdom. It includes activities:
1. Boxing Day Sales
Many people take advantage of the post-Christmas sales, where shops offer significant discounts on items. It's a major day for shopping, especially for bargains on clothing, electronics, and gifts.
2. Sports
Boxing Day is famous for its sporting events, particularly football (soccer) matches, where many teams in the English Premier League play matches. There are also horse racing events and rugby games.
3. Spending Time with Family and Friends
After the Christmas festivities, many people relax with family and friends. It's common to have a second, more casual festive meal with leftover food from Christmas Day.
What other meat do British people serve aside from roasted turkey?
Sausages wrapped in bacon that are traditionally served with British Christmas roasted turkey which are called "pigs in blankets."
What is the name of the day when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples as a symbol of humility and service.
Maundy Thursday
What nation holiday is hidden in the following words: snails, green beer, shamrocks, and chest of treasure?
Saint Patrick´s Day / Ireland
What did Slovak people use to burn down as a symbol of the end of winter?
Morena
What activities were connected with a day after Christmas day in the UK? What is its name?
BOXING DAY in the past included activities as
1. Charitable Giving-Historically, Boxing Day was a time when the wealthy would give gifts (known as "Christmas boxes") to servants and tradespeople, but now it’s often a day of charitable donations and volunteering.
2. Fox hunting which was banned in 2006, but before Boxing Day was a day of fox hunting and was a popular occasion for social gatherings in rural areas.
What is the nickname for English Christmas?
Crimbo
Good Friday
What holiday is hidden in the following words: gunpowder, bonfire, Houses of Parliament, toffy apple?
Guy Fawkes Day / England
How do we call a day that commemorates the visit of the Magi—Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar—who brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to honor the newborn Jesus. This event symbolizes Jesus being revealed to the Gentiles (non-Jews), highlighting his significance to the entire world.
Epiphany
What vegetables do British people serve with their roasted turkey on Christmas day?
Brussels Sprouts – A classic Christmas vegetable, often boiled, steamed, or roasted.