Winter Celebrations Around the World Quiz

What is the name of the winter celebration that is observed by Jewish people?

• Hanukkah

• Christmas

• Diwali

• Easter

What is the name of the winter celebration that is observed by African Americans?

• Hanukkah

• Kwanzaa

• Diwali

• Eid al-Fitr

Which winter celebration is observed in Mexico and involves a reenactment of Mary and Joseph's search for a place to stay?

• Independence Day

• Las Posadas

• Day of the Dead

• Cinco de Mayo

Which winter celebration is observed by Muslims and commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God?

• Hanukkah

• Diwali

• Christmas

• Eid al-Adha

Which winter celebration is known as the festival of lights and is celebrated by Hindus?

• Hanukkah

• Christmas

• Eid al-Fitr

• Diwali

Which winter celebration is widely celebrated by Christians around the world and commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ?

• Diwali

• Christmas

• Hanukkah

• Easter

What is the name of the Japanese New Year's Eve celebration?

• Omisoka

• Obon

• Hanami

• Setsubun

What is the name of the celebration that marks the beginning of a new year in many cultures around the world?

• Halloween

• Christmas Day

• Valentine's Day

• New Year's Eve or New Year's Day

In which country is the festival of Diwali primarily celebrated?

• India

• Brazil

• Russia

• China

What is the significance of the menorah in the celebration of Hanukkah?

• It symbolizes the victory of the Maccabees in the battle against the Greeks.

• It represents the birth of Jesus Christ.

• It is a symbol of the harvest festival.

• It represents the miracle of the oil that lasted for eight days.