Celebrations Around the World

What does the Tet festival mark in Vietnam?

• The harvest season

• The lunar New Year

• The summer solstice

• The winter solstice

What do families in Hanoi do to prepare for Tet?

• Buy flowers and decorations

• Fast and pray

• Visit the beach

• Go skiing

During which month do Muslims fast from dawn to sunset?

• Ramadan

• Holi

• Songkran

• Tet

Where does the Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Tournament take place?

• India

• Vietnam

• Turkey

• Thailand

What is the Imilchil Fair in Morocco primarily known for?

• Celebrating the New Year

• A marriage fair and harvest celebration

• A music festival

• A religious ceremony

When is La Dia de Los Muertos celebrated?

• December 25

• November 2

• October 31

• January 1

What is the main theme of La Dia de Los Muertos?

• Mourning the dead

• Celebrating life and death

• Worshiping ancestors

• Avoiding spirits

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What is Hogmanay in Scotland?

• A summer festival

• A harvest celebration

• New Year's Eve celebration

• A religious holiday

What activity is commonly done at midnight during Hogmanay?

• Lighting fireworks

• Singing 'Auld Lang Syne'

• Eating traditional foods

• Dancing around a bonfire

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What is the cultural significance of La Dia de Los Muertos in Mexico?

• It is a time for fasting

• It is a day of mourning

• It is a celebration of the dead as part of life

• It is a religious pilgrimage

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