WorksheetsWinter Holidays Around the World
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Omisoka is Japan's New Year celebration where people traditionally eat what to connect the old year to the new?
long noodles
30 grains of rice
ribbon candy
moon cakes
In which country do they celebrate First and Second Day of Christmas?
Australia
Germany
India
Ireland
Boxing Day (the day after Christmas) originated in the UK and traditionally gives who the day off to celebrate Christmas?
Parents
Santa
Servants
Essential workers
St. Lucia's Day in Sweden honors a young girl who brought food to people who were hungry.
True
False
Three King's Day is related to which other holiday?
Boxing Day
Mawlid
Chinese New Year
Christmas
What is the name of the special bread eaten in Italy during Christmas?
Ciabatta
Baguette
Sourdough
Panettone
The Kwanzaa candle colors of red, green, and black stand for struggle, hope, and people.
True
False
Why is Kwanzaa celebrated?
as an alternative to Christmas
a way to connect people to Africa
no particular reason
to celebrate Dr. Karenga
How are China’s and Japan’s winter solstice celebrations similar?
They both perform a special dance.
They both look forward to days
getting longer after the solstice.
They both celebrate with bonfires.
They both celebrate by eating
special rice balls.
Red, and Green are commonly associated with this holiday.
Christmas
New Years
Hanukkah
Halloween
Red, Green, and Black are commonly associated with this holiday.
New Years
Valentine's Day
Hanukkah
Kwanzaa
In which country is the winter holiday 'Sinterklaas' celebrated on December 5th?
A) Netherlands
B) Sweden
C) Canada
D) Japan
Which winter holiday is known for the lighting of a menorah?
A) Christmas
B) Hanukkah
C) Diwali
D) Kwanzaa
What is the traditional winter holiday celebrated by the Inuit people of Alaska?
A) Christmas
B) Hanukkah
C) Quviasukvik
D) Diwali
Which winter holiday involves the tradition of 'La Befana', a gift-giving witch?
A) Christmas in Italy
B) New Year's in Japan
C) Hanukkah in Israel
D) Kwanzaa in the USA
