French Holidays Quiz

What is the holiday "La fête du travail" also known as in English?

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Thanksgiving

• Veterans Day

What does "Le 1er mai" translate to in English?

• April 1st

• May 1st

• June 1st

• July 1st

What is the English translation for "La fête du muguet"?

• Rose Day

• Sunflower Day

• Lily of the Valley Day

• Daisy Day

When did May 1st become a public holiday in France?

• A) 1935

• B) 1947

• C) 1952

• D) 1960

What happens in France on May 1st?

• A) Schools hold special events

• B) Most people do not work

• C) All transportation operates normally

• D) Stores have sales

Which of the following is NOT true about May 1st in France?

• A) Stores are closed

• B) It is a regular working day

• C) Unions protest for workers' rights

• D) Some public transportation is not running

What is the significance of giving lilies of the valley in France?

• To celebrate the New Year

• To wish luck or prosperity

• To commemorate a historical battle

• To mark the beginning of spring

When did the tradition of giving lilies of the valley as a token of luck and prosperity begin?

• 1560

• 1650

• 1750

• 1850

Who initiated the tradition of giving lilies of the valley to King Charles IX?

• Louis Girard

• Charles Girard

• Louis XIV

• François I

What annual tradition did King Charles IX start involving lilies of the valley?

• Giving them to his soldiers

• Planting them in the royal garden

• Giving them to the ladies of his court on May 1st

• Distributing them to the local townspeople