International Holidays Quiz

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

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Judaism

• Christianity

Answer explanation

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

What does the term Hanukkah mean?

• celebration

• love

• dedication

• sorrow

Answer explanation

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

How long does the Hanukkah holiday last?

• eight days

• five days

• one day

• fourteen days

Answer explanation

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

In what part of the world do people celebrate St. Lucia Day?

• Australia

• Scandinavia

• Asia

• Caribbean

Answer explanation

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

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

• 1966

• 1866

• 1766

• 2006

Answer explanation

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

What does "Kwanzaa" mean?

• Festival of Lights

• First Fruits

• Night of Joy

• LongJourney

Answer explanation

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

In which country would you be most likely to celebrate the holiday Tet?

• China

• Vietnam

• Japan

• Mongolia

Answer explanation

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

Which religion celebrates Basant?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

Answer explanation

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

On what continent do people celebrate Aboakyere?

• Asia

• Australia

• Africa

• South America

Answer explanation

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

Where do residents celebrate Obon?

• Japan

• China

• Germany

• Greece

Answer explanation

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