Lights and Lanterns
What does the word Diwali mean?
Row of Lights
Sweet Dish made from vermicelli is traditionally eaten to celebrate the end of Ramadan in South Asia
Sheer Khurma
At Spain’s La Tomatina, tens of thousands of people throw tomatoes — but what’s the only rule to follow?
Squash the tomato first
This American singer's 1994 hit song became synonymous with Christmas and is the best selling Christmas single of all time
Maria Carey
In Italy, this festival is famous for ornate masks, costumes and grand parties
Venice Carnival
Which Jewish festival also celebrates light/triumph over darkness?
Hanukkah
What’s the main dish served during American Thanksgiving?
Roast Turkey
Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival is most famous for what kind of dance performance?
Samba Parade
What move is the iconic Bollywood Song 'Rang Barse' often played during Holi celebrations from?
Silsila
This Japanese festival involves celebrating/honoring ancestors, often with floating lanterns
Obon
In which country do people release glowing lanterns during Yi Peng Festival?
Thailand
Mooncakes are traditionally eaten during which Asian festival?
Mid Autmun Festival
Songkran, Thailand’s water festival, marks what event in the Buddhist calendar?
Thai New Year
In Season 3 Episode 6 of "Office", Kelly Kapoor throws a party to celebrate what?
Diwali
In Spain, people eat twelve _______ at midnight on New Year’s Eve — one for each month.
Grapes
The “Festival of Lights” in Lyon, France began as a tribute to which figure?
Virgin Mary
This Ethiopian communal flatbread serves as both plate and utensil during festive meals
Injera
In England’s Gloucestershire region, people literally chase a wheel of what food down a steep hill every year?
Cheese
What song by Canadian artist Tesher went viral in 2021 due to an Indian wedding dance video?
Jalebi Baby
Every year in Denmark, people welcome the New Year by jumping off what? It's a tradition.
Chairs
Lanterns are especially popular during Ramadan in this Middle Eastern Country, where the famous 'fanous' tradition is iconic.
Egypt
Every December in Japan, millions of people line up for a fast-food meal that’s become a national Christmas tradition. What are they eating?
KFC Fried Chicken
What natural phenomenon inspires Japan’s Hanami festival?
Japanese Cherry Blossom
Pixar’s Coco is based on which Mexican festival? Spanish name only.
Dia de los Muertos
In this country people celebrate 'Day of Silence' during Nyepi (the local new year)
Indonesia