Christmas
What date is Christmas celebrated each year?
December 25
What dates do people celebrate the Day of the Dead?
November 1st and 2nd
The Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, started in what country?
India
What religion celebrates Ramadan? (Islam, Hindu, Buddhist)
In this country, turkey and pumpkin pie are traditional dishes on Thanksgiving
United States
What do people traditionally put at the top of their Christmas tree?
A star or an angel
What do people make to welcome the spirits of the dead?
An altar or an ofrenda
On what day do people in the US celebrate their independence?
July 4
What do Muslims do during Ramadan? (fast, eat all day, rest)
What country celebrates Lunar New Year with dumplings?
China
Which reindeer has a red nose?
Rudolph
Which food is specially baked for Día de los Muertos?
Pan de Muerto
What holiday celebrates Irish culture with shamrocks and the color green?
St. Patrick's Day
What holy book is read during Ramadan? (The Quran, The Bible, The Torah)
The Quran
In what country do they enjoy lechón (roast pig) for special occasions?
A. Thailand
B. Phillipines
C. Sweden
Phillipines
What animated 2004 movie is about a train that takes children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve
The Polar Express
Which flower is most associated with Día de los Muertos?
Marigold or cempasúchil
What famous festival is celebrated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, before Lent?
A) Carnival
B) Mardi Gras
C) Semana Santa
A. Carnival
What holiday comes at the end of Ramadan?
A Eid al-Fitr
B Christmas
C Diwali
A. Eid al-Fitr
What special meal do Muslims enjoy to break the fast during Ramadan?
A) Suhoor
B) Iftar
C) Lunch
B. Iftar
Which food and beverage is often left out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
Milk and cookies
What item is placed on altars to symbolize light and hope?
candles or velas
What Japanese holiday celebrates the blooming of cherry blossoms?
A) Hanami
B) Obon
C) Golden Week
A. Hanami
During what months does Ramadan usually fall?
January, February, March, April
In what country do they enjoy borscht, or beet soup, on Christmas Eve?
A. France
B. Ukraine
C. Vietnam
Ukraine