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WorksheetsInternational Holidays Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Celebrated in the spring, Vesak is a major holiday in this religion.
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
Christianity
What does the term Hanukkah mean?
celebration
love
dedication
sorrow
How long does the Hanukkah holiday last?
eight days
five days
one day
fourteen days
In what part of the world do people celebrate St. Lucia Day?
Australia
Scandinavia
Asia
Caribbean
When was the African-American festival of Kwanzaa first celebrated?
1966
1866
1766
2006
What does "Kwanzaa" mean?
Festival of Lights
First Fruits
Night of Joy
LongJourney
In which country would you be most likely to celebrate the holiday Tet?
China
Vietnam
Japan
Mongolia
Which religion celebrates Basant?
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
On what continent do people celebrate Aboakyere?
Asia
Australia
Africa
South America
Where do residents celebrate Obon?
Japan
China
Germany
Greece
How do the people of northern India celebrate the spring festival of Holi?
with hunting competitions
with lots of water
at solemn church services
with candles and lanterns
What event does Passover represent?
the Holocaust
the Jewish day of atonement
the Jewish new year
the Israelites' departure from Egypt
What is the name of the traditional Passover meal?
Essen
Yom Kippur
Shabbat
Seder
In what country are you most likely to experience a Diwali celebration?
India
Poland
Thailand
Jamaica
What does the Christian holiday of Easter represent?
the birth of the Easter bunny
the Israelites' departure from Egypt
the resurrection of Jesus
the meeting of Jesus and Muhammad
On what day do Mexicans celebrate Día de los Muertos?
September 16
October 30
October 31
November 1
What is the month-long fasting holiday celebrated by the Islamic population called?
Ramadan
Zakat
Hijri
Hajj
At the end of Ramadan, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which means what?
Festival of food
Day of Memory
Feast of fast-breaking
Feast of Happiness
What does the Mexican holiday of La Posada celebrate?
the travel of Joseph and Mary
the resurrection of Jesus
the birth of Jesus
the arrival of the Three Wise Men
Which country celebrates Hari Merdeka?
China
Malaysia
Spain
India
When do the French celebrate Bastille Day?
July 14
July 4
August 24
September 16
In what month does the Chinese New Year celebration begin?
January or February
always January
always February
always December
What holiday celebrates the day that the Three Wise Men brought gifts to Baby Jesus?
Epiphany
Christmas
Passover
Independence Day
Who brings gifts to well-behaved children in Italy?
Santa Claus
Il Natale
Befana
Krampus
Which country celebrates Songkran, one of the world's largest water festivals?
Thailand
China
Peru
Canada
Which country celebrates Unity Day every Oct. 3?
France
Germany
Bahamas
Canada
True or false: Australians celebrate Christmas right in the middle of summer.
True
False
What are Kallikantzaroi?
Greek candies
Greek Christmas trees
Greek goblins
Greek babies
When do pagans celebrate the festival of Yule?
summer solstice
winter solstice
December 25
July 4
In which country would you be most likely to attend La Misa del Gallo on Christmas Eve?
Australia
Spain
Mexico
Brazil
