Traditions in English-speaking countries

What is the other name of Canada's "May 2-4"?

• Victoria Day
• Boxing Day
• Canada Day
• Labor Day

Answer explanation

Victoria Day is a public holiday in Canada, celebrated on the last Monday preceding May 25!

What is Yabby Racing in Australia?

• Yabby Racing is a popular event in Australia where crustaceans are raced against each other

• Yabby Racing is a type of horse racing in Australia
• Yabby Racing is a traditional dance performed in Australia
• Yabby Racing is a form of competitive eating in Australia

Answer explanation

"Yabby" is the name of a crustacean!

Find the British tradition that does NOT exist:

• Cheese rolling

• Weighing of the Mayor

• Wife Carrying Race

• Tea Burning Festival

Answer explanation

Cheese rolling is a real race that takes place every year in Gloucester! People run after a large round of cheese!

In High Wycombe, every new mayor is weighed at the beginning and the end of their term!

In Dorking, Surrey, every March, couples compete along a 380-metre obstacle course where the ‘husband’ has to carry the ‘wife’ on his back!

What is the name of a Canadian dessert?

• Maple syrup
• Moose tongue

• Sweet poutine

• Beaver tail

Answer explanation

What's the name of the traditional genre of Maori dance?

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Where does the controversial tradition of "baby throwing" take place?

• The United States of America

• India
• South Africa

• Russia

What is the name of the American holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November?

• Boston Tea Party celebration

• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving
• Independence Day