Festivals Around the World

Santa Claus is associated with Christmas.
Which one is not his real name?

• Saint Nicholas
• Kris Kringle
• SinterKlaas
• Saint Patrick

Santa Claus is associated with Christmas.
Which one is NOT his real name?

• Saint Nicholas
• Kris Kringle
• SinterKlaas
• Saint Patrick

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday.
What is NOT true about it?

• It lasts eight days and eight nights.
• People light a candle for each night.
• It is called the Festival of Lights.
• It is celebrated on December 24th, like Christmas.

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What is NOT true about the Chinese New Year?

• It is also known as the "Spring Festival".
• It is celebrated in March.
• It is celebrated in China and many other countries with a big Chinese population.
• There are lion dances, dragon dances, fireworks, family meals.

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What festival are people celebrating in this picture?

• Thanksgiving Day.
• Kwanzaa.
• Hanukkah.
• Ramadam.

Where do people celebrate this holiday?

• Europe.
• USA.
• Africa.
• South America.

What are these people celebrating?

• "El Dia de Los Muertos" (The Day of the Dead)
• Carnival.
• Halloweeen.
• Mardi Gras.

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What is this parade celebrating?

• Saint Patrick's Day.
• New Year's Day.
• Memorial Day.
• Thanksgiving Day.

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What festival is this?

• Thanksgiving Day.
• Carnival.
• Mardi Gras.
• Chinese New Year.

Where does this festival take place?

• Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
• Olinda, Brazil
• Venice, Italy.
• New Orleans, USA.

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