Celebrations and holidays in English-speaking countries

When is Martin Luther King Day celebrated in the USA?

• on the 3rd Monday of January

• on the 2nd Tuesday of February

• on the 1st Wednesday of March

• on the last Thursday of April

When is Burn's Night celebrated?

• 25 January

• 17 March

• 21 June

• 5 November

What happens on Burn's Night?

• Bonfires are lit.

• Anonymous love letters are sent.

• Special dinners are held.

• Poppies are worn.

When is Australia Day?

• 26 January

• 27 February

• 28 March

• 29 April

When is Valentine's Day celebrated?

• 25 January

• 14 February

• 21 June

• 5 November

What happens on Valentine's Day?

• Bonfires are lit.

• Anonymous love letters are sent.

• Special dinners are held.

• Poppies are worn.

When is Family Day in Canada?

• on the 4th Monday of January

• on the 3rd Monday of February

• on the 2nd Monday of March

• on the 1st Monday of April

When is President's Day celebrated in the USA?

• on the 1st Monday of December

• on the 2nd Monday of January

• on the 3rd Monday of February

• on the last Monday of July

What is NOT true about Shrove Tuesday?

• It is also called Pancake Day.

• It takes place 40 days before Easter.

• It indicates the beginning of the Christian period of fasting.

• It is two days before Maundy Thursday.

Which people celebrate St David's Day on 1 March?

• the English

• the Irish

• the Scottish

• the Welsh