International Holidays Flashcard

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Celebrated in the spring, Vesak is a major holiday in this religion.

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Buddhism

Answer explanation

Vesak is a major Buddhist holiday that celebrates the day that the Buddha achieved enlightenment.

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What does the term Hanukkah mean?

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dedication

Answer explanation

Celebrated in November or December, Hanukkah — a word that means "dedication" — is an important holiday in the Jewish faith.

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How long does the Hanukkah holiday last?

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eight days

Answer explanation

Hanukkah lasts eight days to celebrate an occasion when one day's worth of oil lasted a miraculous eight nights.

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In what part of the world do people celebrate St. Lucia Day? Options: Australia, Scandinavia, Asia, Caribbean

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Scandinavia

Answer explanation

The people of Sweden, Norway and parts of Finland celebrate St. Lucia day each December 13th.

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When was the African-American festival of Kwanzaa first celebrated?

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1966

Answer explanation

Kwanzaa was developed in 1966 and blends many traditional African holiday customs. It is celebrated in December.

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What does "Kwanzaa" mean?

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First Fruits

Answer explanation

Kwanzaa is Swahili for "first fruits." The holiday is an opportunity to celebrate the harvest each year.

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In which country would you be most likely to celebrate the holiday Tet? Options: China, Vietnam, Japan, Mongolia

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Vietnam

Answer explanation

Tet is the Vietnamese New Year, an opportunity to remember ancestors while celebrating the year to come.

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Which religion celebrates Basant?

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Hinduism

Answer explanation

Basant is a Hindu holiday where people use kites to celebrate and carry messages to the gods.

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On what continent do people celebrate Aboakyere?

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Africa

Answer explanation

The people of Ghana in western Africa celebrate Aboakyere by hunting deer, antelope and other animals.

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Where do residents celebrate Obon?

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Japan

Answer explanation

Obon is a Japanese holiday where people use lanterns to receive and release the souls of ancestors.