Celebrations Around the World Quiz

What is the name of the Jewish New Year?

• Yom Kippur

• Passover

• Rosh Hashanah

• Hanukkah

What do people typically do during the Lunar New Year?

• Decorate with red items

• Eat special foods like dumplings

• Give money in red envelopes

• All of the above

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, is celebrated during which season?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

In which country is the Lunar New Year known as Tet?

• China

• Vietnam

• Japan

• South Korea

What is a common tradition in the Western world to celebrate New Year’s Eve?

• Lighting fireworks

• Eating cake with a hidden coin

• Jumping over waves

• None of the above

What does the term "Nowruz" mean?

• New spring

• New day

• New year

• New season

The Jewish New Year begins at sunset and lasts two days.

• True

• False

During the Lunar New Year, people in many Asian cultures avoid wearing red because it is considered bad luck.

• True

• False

In Nowruz, people jump over fire to symbolize purification and renewal.

• True

• False

Western New Year celebrations always happen on January 1st.

• True

• False