FESTIVALS by Catherine Zgouras - 6th grade A

What is one thing that all continents and countries share, according to the text?

• A. Festivals

• B. Similar weather patterns.

• C. The same language

• D. Identical traditions

What is New Year's Eve?

• A. A religious holiday only celebrated in Asia.

• B. The first day of February.

• C. The day before New Year.

• D. A quiet family lunch.

How many times do people in Japan ring bells in Buddhist temples at New Year?

• A. 100 times.

• B. Once every hour.

• C. 18 times.

• D. 108 times.

What do people in Greece do with a cake to bring good luck in the New Year?

• A. They eat it at midnight, and the person who finds money in it has good luck.

• B. They throw it into the sea.

• C. They give it to their neighbors.

• D. They hide toys inside it.

Why do Russians have two New Years?

• A. They prefer to celebrate twice.

• B. They celebrate on two different days for good luck.

• C. One is for children and one is for adults.

• D. Because they have two different calendars.

What is the biggest and most important festival in Korea?

• A. Hanukkah.

• B. Chuseok.

• C. Holi.

• D. Thanksgiving.

What is one Christmas tradition in Slovakia?

• A. Throwing a spoonful of bread and water in the air at dinner.

• B. Putting a pickle in the Christmas tree.

• C. Going to Mass on roller skates.

• D. Children singing in the streets early in the morning.

How long does Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Light, take place?

• A. For eight days.

• B. One day.

• C. One month.

• D. For two weeks.

What is the main feature of the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival in China?

• A. Water balloon fights.

• B. Fire walking.

• C. Big, beautiful ice sculptures.

• D. Large parades with dragons.

In Thailand, what do people put in baskets and float in rivers during Loi Krathong?

• A. Food and drinks.

• B. Flowers, candles, and leaves.

• C. Only candles.

• D. Small toys.