WorksheetsWinter Holidays Around the World
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is NOT a principle celebrated during Kwanza
a)
I buy from you, You buy from me
b)
purpose
c)
respect
d)
being creative
2.
Where is Kwanza celebrated?
a)
Africa
b)
The United States
c)
Brazil
d)
Europe
3.
True or False: Christmas in Australia is on a different day than in America
a)
true
b)
false
4.
What do they usually eat on Christmas in Australia?
a)
steak
b)
seafood
c)
turkey
d)
tamales
5.
Who was boxing day created for?
a)
Servants in England
b)
all people in England
c)
Australians
6.
Diwali is celebrated in...
a)
America
b)
India
c)
Africa
d)
Europe
7.
Which holiday is Diwali most like?
a)
Christmas
b)
New Years
c)
Thanksgiving
d)
Kwanzaa
8.
How many days is Hanukkah celebrated?
a)
5
b)
7
c)
8
d)
9
9.
Which of the following is important during Hanukkah?
a)
oil
b)
dreidel
c)
jelly donuts
d)
latkes
10.
True or False: Hanukkah is the Jewish version of Christmas?
a)
true
b)
false
11.
What day is St. Nicholas' Day celebrated on?
a)
December 25th
b)
December 6th
c)
January 5th
d)
December 10th
12.
Which country has Sinterklaas deliver gifts during St. Nicholas' Day?
a)
All of Europe
b)
Italy
c)
The Netherlands
d)
England
13.
Where do kids get their gifts during St. Nicholas' Day?
a)
In a stocking
b)
Under a Christmas Tree
c)
In their shoes
14.
La Befana is a tradition in which country?
a)
England
b)
Italy
c)
The Netherlands
d)
Germany
15.
St. Lucia wore candles on her head because...
a)
she couldn't see when she was running away
b)
so she could carry food for the christians in hiding
c)
as a sign of respect for the christians
16.
what are some activities that the girls dressed up at St. Lucia do on that day?
a)
visit the homeless
b)
put on a play
c)
visit kids
17.
True or False: Those who celebrate Epiphany in Italy do not celebrate Christmas.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
What does posada mean in Spanish?
a)
shelter
b)
Inntaker
c)
celebration
d)
gathering
19.
How many days is Los Posadas celebrated?
a)
5
b)
8
c)
9
d)
7
20.
How many days is Diwali celebrated?
a)
8
b)
6
c)
5
d)
9
21.
Hanukkah is celebrated by...
a)
everybody
b)
Christians
c)
Catholics
d)
Jewish
22.
St. Lucia is celebrated in...
a)
Sweden
b)
United States
c)
Europe
d)
Italy
23.
During Kwanzaa, it is traditional to decorate with...
a)
lights
b)
fruits and vegetables
c)
oil
d)
food
24.
Which holiday uses exactly 7 candles?
a)
Kwanzaa
b)
Hanukkah
c)
St. Lucia
d)
Diwali
25.
Which holidays are gifts not exchanged on?
a)
St. Lucia's Day & Diwali
b)
St. Lucia's Day & St. Nicholas' Day
c)
Diwali & Kwanzaa
d)
Epiphany & Diwali
26.
Which two Holiday's are celebrated January 5th?
a)
Epiphany & Dia De Los Reyes Magos
b)
Kwanzaa & Epiphany
c)
Diwali & Dia De Los Reyes Magos
d)
Las Posadas & Dia De Los Reyes Magos
27.
True or False: St. Nicholas' Day is celebrated based off of a real person
a)
True
b)
False
28.
True or False: Hanukkah is celebrated on December 12th each year.
a)
True
b)
False
29.
True or False: Boxing Day is celebrated in Australia
a)
true
b)
false
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