New Zealand National Holidays

When is Waitangi Day?

• February 4th

• February 5th

• February 6th

• February 7th

Which is NOT a traditional Easter symbol?

• Hot cross buns

• Easter bunny

• Easter eggs

• Poppy flowers

What does the Easter bunny symbolise?

• New life

• Spring

• Good day

• Family

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Easter falls on a different day each year because...

• the government chooses a different day each year.

• it is on the 1st Sunday after the full moon after March 21.

• the Church decides what day it should be.

• it has to be during the school break.

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When is ANZAC day?

• April 20th

• April 15th

• April 30th

• April 25th

Fill in the blank with a number.

Queen Elizabeth II has (a)   birthday(s).

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When do New Zealanders celebrate the Queen's birthday?

• The first Monday of June

• The last Monday of June

• The first Monday of May

• The last Monday of April

Choose all the correct answers.

What are the reasons to celebrate Labour Day in NZ?

• To remember the fight for an 8-hour working day.

• To give people a day to spend with their family and friends.

• To encourage people to do shopping.

• To give people a long weekend to rest.

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Which country started the Christmas tree tradition?

• The US

• The UK

• Germany

• Russia

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Why is December 26th called Boxing Day?

• Because families gathered to watch boxing.

• Because people throw away empty boxes.

• Because employers gave servants gifts in boxes.

• Because people put what they don't want in boxes to donate.

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