Holidays Around the World

When does the holiday season officially begin in Italy?

• December 8th

• December 24th

• January 5th

• November 30th

In Italy, who is the kind old witch that visits children on the night of January 5th? Fill in the blank: The kind old witch is called ____.

• Babbo Natale

• Befana

• Santa Claus

• La Befana

What is Diwali also known as?

• Festival of Colors

• Festival of Lights

• Festival of Music

• Festival of Dance

During Diwali, people light lamps to welcome which goddess?

• Saraswati

• Durga

• Lakshmi

• Parvati

When does the Chinese New Year usually fall?

• Between January 1 and January 20

• Between January 21 and February 20

• Between February 21 and March 20

• Between March 21 and April 20.

Fill in the blank: During Chinese New Year, people give red envelopes called 'hongbao', which are a symbol of ________.

• Wealth

• Good fortune

• Happiness

• Health

What is the special calendar used in Germany to count down to Christmas?

• Christmas Calendar

• Advent Calendar

• Holiday Calendar

• Winter Calendar

In Germany, what is the name of the Christmas Eve celebration? Fill in the blank: '________' is a festive evening where families come together.

• Weihnachten

• Heiligabend

• Christkind

• Advent

What is one of the unique Mexican Christmas traditions where participants go from house to house singing songs?

• Piñatas

• Posadas

• Candlemas

• Three Kings' Day

On which date do families in Mexico celebrate Three Kings' Day?

• December 25th

• January 1st

• January 6th

• February 2nd