Celebrations and Traditions

What is the significance of Groundhog Day in the United States?

• It marks the beginning of Spring.

• A groundhog predicts the weather.

• It is a day to remember an important battle.

• It's a day for planting trees.

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Which country has the New Year's tradition of parading a horse skull puppet around?

• Wales

• Scotland

• England

• Ireland

What is the name of the Jewish holiday that is often celebrated with a meal known as a Seder?

• Hanukkah

• Yom Kippur

• Passover

• Rosh Hashanah

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When is the Independence Day in the USA?

• 4th of July

• 4th of November

• 4th of January

• 4th of May

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Which country celebrates Waitangi Day?

• Australia

• New Zealand

• Canada

• Ireland

What is the significance of the 5th of November, known as Guy Fawkes Night, in the UK?

• Celebrating the end of the year

• Remembering a failed attempt to blow up the Parliament

• The Queen's birthday

• Marking the start of summer

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On Boxing Day people

• watch a boxing match.

• give to charity and help others .

• reunite with distant relatives.

• plant trees.

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In which month is Black History Month celebrated in the United States?

• March

• October

• June

• February

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• Thanksgiving

• Canada Day

• St. Patrick' Day

• Waitangi Day

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What unique tradition is associated with New Year's Eve in Scotland, known as Hogmanay?

• The burning of scarecrows

• The singing of "Auld Lang Syne"

• The lighting of fireworks

• The first-footing ritual

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