Festivals across cultures
The Winter Solstice marks the first day of winter, what else does this holiday signify?
The shortest day, and the longest night of the year
During this "festival of lights," people place candles or diyas around their home. What is this festival called?
Diwali
What does B.E. stand for in terms of time?
Baha'i Era
What day does Baha'u'llah explain that Naw-Ruz is to be celebrated on?
The day the sun passes into constellation of Aries, even should this occur one minute before sunset.
Which Country experiences the new year first?
Kiribati
As a part of Chinese New Year celebrations, adult family members give children envelopes filled with money. What colour are the envelopes?
Red
What does A.D., and B.C., stand for in relation to time?
Anno Domini (year of the Lord), and Before Christ
Which days can Naw-Ruz be on?
(Gregorian calendar)
March 20,21,22
What is the new years eve tradition in Estonia?
To eat a lot
During this eight-day Jewish Holiday, people light a candle on a menorah. What is the name of this holiday?
Hanukkah
What is the term used for a cycle of 19 years of the Badi Calendar?
A Vahid
The Universal House of Justice in a letter dated July, 2014, decided on a spot on the earth for the determination of the day of Naw-Ruz. Where is this spot?
Tihran
What day has the Universal House of Justice chose for the Festival of the Twin Birthdays to be?
On the first and second day following the occurrence of the eighth new moon after Naw-Ruz
What is the new years eve tradition in Spain?
To eat 12 grapes before midnight
For good luck in all 12 months of the year
This Africa holiday lasts for seven days, from December 26th to January 1st. People light a candle each day to celebrate. What is it called?
Kwanzaa
What term is used for a cycle of 19 Vahid's?
a Kull-i-Shay'
What decision has been left to the Universal House of Justice to decide with relation to Naw-Ruz?
The decision of a particular spot on earth which will serve as the standard for the fixing of the time of the spring equinox.
Which months can the Twin Holy Birthdays fall in the Badi Calendar?
Mashiyyat, Ilm, and Qudrat
What is the name of the song millions of people around the world sing on New Year Eve's night?
"Auld Land Syne"