MLK Jr. Day
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
This U.S. holiday is celebrated on the third Monday of January.
What global organization established International Education Day?
The United Nations.
What is Spring Festival?
Another name is commonly used for Lunar New Year in China.
What is Ramadan?
Muslim holiday involves fasting during the 9th month of the Islamic calendar.
What is April Fools’ Day?
Known for pranks and jokes.
Who is Ronald Reagan?
This president signed MLK Jr. Day into law in 1983.
International Education Day highlights the role of education in creating what global outcome?
Peace.
What are hongbao?
Red envelopes filled with money are given for good fortune.
What is Holi?
Hindu festival is known as the “festival of colors.”
In France, What is April Fools’ Day is called?
Poisson d’avril (April Fish)
What does "A Day On, Not a Day Off" refer to?
MLK Jr. Day is often described as “A Day On, Not a Day Off,” encouraging community service / volunteering.
What is equity in education?
This theme encourages making education more accessible, inclusive, and empowering.
What is Tết?
In Vietnam, Lunar New Year is known by this name.
What is International Women’s Day?
Global day celebrates women’s achievements and gender equity.
In Bessières, France, people gather to cook what massive dish?
Giant omelette.
What year did MLK Jr. Day become a federal holiday?
1986
For many in developed countries, education is considered this type of life experience?
Standard / Norm
What is Seollal?
In Korea, people celebrate Lunar New Year with this holiday.
What is Nowruz?
Spring (vernal) equinox marks this seasonal event.
In 16th-century Germany, what animal delivered Easter eggs instead of the bunny?
Easter Fox
What is the Beloved Community?
This concept described by MLK refers to a society based on justice, equality, and love.
International Education Day reminds us that access to education is not equal in what parts of the world?
All parts / many parts of the world.
What are family, renewal, reflection, and hope?
Common themes unite Lunar New Year celebrations across cultures.
Nowruz has been celebrated for approximately this many years?
Over 3,000 years.
In Switzerland, what replaces the Easter Bunny?
Easter Cuckoo, Bird.