Holidays & Celebrations Quiz

Question 1

On which date is Christmas Day celebrated in most Western Christian traditions?

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December 25

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December 24

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January 6

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December 26

Question 2

What is the Hindu festival of lights called?

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Diwali

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Holi

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Navratri

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Pongal

Question 3

How many days does Hanukkah last?

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8 days

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5 days

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7 days

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12 days

Question 4

In which country did the Carnival of Rio de Janeiro originate, and when is it held?

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Brazil, before Lent

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Spain, before Easter

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Argentina, at New Year

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Portugal, in summer

Question 5

What is Eid al-Fitr?

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The festival marking the end of Ramadan (the month of fasting)

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The Islamic New Year

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A celebration marking the end of the Hajj pilgrimage

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The birthday of the Prophet Muhammad

Question 6

Which country celebrates Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November?

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United States

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Canada

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United Kingdom

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Australia

Question 7

What is the Chinese New Year also known as?

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Spring Festival

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Dragon Festival

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Moon Festival

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Lantern Festival

Question 8

On which day is Halloween traditionally celebrated?

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October 31

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October 30

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November 1

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November 2

Question 9

What does Ramadan commemorate in Islam?

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The first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad

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The birth of the Prophet Muhammad

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The Hijra (migration from Mecca to Medina)

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The conquest of Mecca

Question 10

Which country celebrates Bastille Day on 14 July?

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France

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Belgium

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Canada

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Switzerland

Question 11

What is Guy Fawkes Night (Bonfire Night), celebrated on November 5 in the UK?

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A commemoration of the failed Gunpowder Plot to blow up Parliament in 1605

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A pagan harvest festival

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A celebration of the end of the Civil War

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A Victorian tradition of celebrating the monarch's birthday

Question 12

What is the festival of Holi known for?

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Throwing coloured powders and water on each other

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Lighting oil lamps and fireworks

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Fasting from dawn to dusk

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Exchanging gifts and visiting temples

Question 13

St. Patrick's Day on March 17 celebrates the patron saint of which country?

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Ireland

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Scotland

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Wales

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England

Question 14

What does 'Nowruz' celebrate, and which religion/culture observes it?

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The Persian/Iranian New Year, observed at the spring equinox

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The Islamic New Year, observed by Arab Muslims

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A Buddhist harvest festival in Southeast Asia

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A Zoroastrian fire festival

Question 15

What is Oktoberfest, and where does it take place?

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A beer festival in Munich, Germany, held in late September/October

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A wine festival in Vienna, Austria

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A harvest festival in Berlin

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A folk music festival in Bavaria held in October

Question 16

What does the Mexican holiday 'Día de los Muertos' (Day of the Dead) commemorate?

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The memory of deceased relatives, whom families honour with altars, food, and flowers

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The Spanish conquest of Mexico

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A Aztec sun festival

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The independence of Mexico from Spain

Question 17

What is Vesak (or Wesak) Day?

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The Buddhist holiday commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha

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A Hindu spring festival

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A Sikh festival celebrating the founding of the Khalsa

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An Islamic commemoration of the Prophet's night journey

Question 18

On which date is New Year's Day celebrated in most countries following the Gregorian calendar?

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January 1

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December 31

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January 2

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December 25

Question 19

What is Mardi Gras, and in which US city is it most famously celebrated?

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A carnival celebration the day before Lent begins, celebrated in New Orleans

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An independence festival, celebrated in Chicago

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A harvest festival celebrated in New York

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A jazz festival in Memphis

Question 20

Which Jewish holiday is called the 'Day of Atonement' and involves a 25-hour fast?

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Yom Kippur

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Passover

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Rosh Hashanah

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Purim