Winter Holidays Around the World Quiz

What is a common theme among winter celebrations around the world?

• Celebrating the end of summer

• Focusing on individual achievements

• Emphasizing family, friends, and traditions

• Honoring historical battles

What marks the celebration of Lori in India?

• The beginning of winter

• The end of winter and start of harvest

• The longest day of the year

• The birth of a famous leader

How is St Lucia Day celebrated in Sweden?

• By fasting for a day

• By exchanging gifts

• By dressing the oldest girl in a white gown with a red sash

• By lighting fireworks

What is the significance of Hanukkah?

• Commemorating a famous battle

• Marking the end of the year

• Honoring the rededication of a holy temple

• Celebrating the harvest season

What is a common tradition during Christmas?

• Lighting a menorah

• Wearing costumes

• Setting up a nativity scene

• Dancing around a bonfire

What does Las Posadas in Mexico commemorate?

• The arrival of spring

• The end of the harvest season

• The birth of a famous leader

• The journey of Mary and Joseph

What is the focus of Kwanzaa celebrations?

• The birth of a famous leader

• The longest day of the year

• The end of winter

• African heritage and culture

What is a common activity on New Year's Eve?

• Exchanging gifts

• Fasting for a day

• Staying up until midnight

• Going to bed early

What is a unique tradition during Chinese New Year?

• Giving red envelopes with money

• Exchanging gifts

• Dressing in costumes

• Lighting a menorah

What does Yule celebrate?

• The birth of a famous leader

• The longest day of the year

• The shortest day and longest night of the year

• The end of the harvest season