International Holidays!

International Holidays!

With Mr. Perry

​Winter Holidays

​Countries all over the world have celebrations right around now. Let's see how many cool traditions you can identify!

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Multiple Choice

What country is colored green on the map?

• United States

• United Arab Emirates

• Indonesia

• Philippines

Gamelan

• There's a really cool style of Indonesian music that goes along with every kind of celebration.

• ​Almost all of the instruments are made out of metal!

Multiple Choice

What material are most of the instruments in the gamelan made of?

• Wood

• Metal

• Dead animal skins

• Plastic

Multiple Choice

What color was the musicians' shirt?

• Black

• Red

• Yellow

• Orange

Multiple Select

What kind of celebration would involve the Gamelan?

• Wedding

• Birthday

• Funeral

• New baby

​Moving On

​Let's see if you can guess the next location...

Multiple Choice

What continent is the most populated?

• Africa

• North America

• Antarctica

• Asia

Multiple Choice

What percentage of the world population lives in Asia?

• 60%

• 8%

• 7%

• 10%

Multiple Choice

What country in Asia has the biggest population?

• China

• Russia

• India

• Japan

Multiple Choice

What Country in Asia has the 2nd biggest population?

• China

• India

• Japan

• Spain

​The Dongzhi Festival

​in China

Multiple Choice

What astronomical event happens in China on 12/22 each year.

• Winter Solstice

• Vernal Equinox

• Summer Solstice

• Autumnal Equinox

Multiple Choice

What was cooking in the extra large steamer?

• Breakfast

• Lunch

• Dinner

• Elevensies

Multiple Choice

What meat was in the steamed bun the guy was eating?

• Beef

• Lamb

• Duck

• Pork

​Moving On

​Let's see if you can guess the next location...

Multiple Choice

Which of these countries has the oldest business in the world?

• China

• South Korea

• Thailand

• Japan

​Japan

• The company Kongo Gumi has been in business since the year 532, they build shrines and temples.

​Japan's biggest holiday

• ​Is New Years!

Multiple Choice

What are those little rice cakes called?

• Rice cake

  duh...

• Mochi

• Dumpling

• Delicious

Multiple Choice

Who sells the little cards you can send to your friends?

(They have a lottery number on them)

• Postal Service

• Library

• Schools

• McDonalds

Multiple Choice

What can you find in Otoshidama

• Cake

• Lottery Numbers

• Cash

• Red Bean Paste

​Moving On

​Let's see if you can guess the next location...

Multiple Choice

What country claims to have the oldest tree in Europe?

• Scotland

• Ireland

• France

• Germany

​Scotland's most iconic holiday

• ​Is New Years Eve!

Multiple Choice

What song is sung at the stroke of midnight during Hogmanay?

• Old Lang Zine

• Auld Lang Syne

• Mold Fang Lime

• Santa Baby

Multiple Choice

What's it called when you're the first visitor in the new year?

• First footing

• First Metering

• Trick-Or-Treating

• GET OFF MY PROPERTY!

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT a gift to give when you're first-footing

• Coal

• Shortbread

• Croissants

• A Black Bun

​FINAL QUESTION

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