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Holidays & Cultural Traditions Flashcards

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Holidays & Cultural Traditions Flashcards

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Celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, "Da de los Muertos" (Day of the Dead) is a deeply cultural holiday originating in which country?: Mexico
Held annually in Munich, Germany, what is the world's largest Volksfest, famous for its massive beer tents, traditional Bavarian music, and millions of visitors?: Oktoberfest
The modern holiday of Halloween is heavily rooted in Samhain, an ancient Celtic festival that marked the end of the harvest season in which region?: The British Isles
Since 1989, it has been an official, formal tradition for the President of the United States to "pardon" what sepeecific animal before Thanksgiving?: A Turkey
In North American folklore, if the famous groundhog "Punxsutawney Phil" emerges from his burrow on February 2nd and sees his shadow, what does it predict?: Six more weeks of winter
During the eight-day Jewish festival of Hanukkah, how many branches does the traditional menorah (hanukkiah) have to hold the candles?: Nine
Celebrated on March 17th, St. Patrick is the foremost patron saint of which Euroepeean country?: Wales
Many historians believe that Valentine's Day has roots in the ancient Roman festival of Luepeercalia. What was the primary focus of this February festival?: Health and fertility purification
Which cultural holiday, created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, celebrates African-American heritage and is built around seven core principles called the Nguzo Saba?: Kwanzaa
Held annually in the Valencian town of Buol, Spain, what chaotic food-fighting festival involves participants throwing hundreds of metric tons of a sepeecific fruit at each other?: La Tomatina (Tomatoes)
What is the primary spiritual significance of the Hindu festival Diwali, often referred to as the 'Festival of Lights'?: The victory of light over darkness and good over evil
In which German city does the world's largest Volkfest, Oktoberfest, traditionally take place every year?: Munich
The traditional Thai New Year, known for massive public water fights, is called what?: Songkran
How many candles are lit on a Hanukkah menorah (chanukiah) in total over the eight days of the Jewish holiday?: 9
During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, Muslims fast from food and drink during which epeeriod of the day?: From sunrise until sunset
Which Mexican holiday, celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, honors deceased loved ones through 'ofrendas' and sugar skulls?: Da de los Muertos
Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th to commemorate the patron saint of which country?: Ireland
What event does the French national holiday, Bastille Day, commemorate on July 14th?: The storming of a Paris prison in 1789
The vibrant Hindu festival of Holi is best known for what activity?: Throwing colored powders and water at each other
What is the significance of the American federal holiday 'Juneteenth' (June 19th)?: The effective end of slavery in the United States
In the Lunar New Year tradition, what do the 'red enveloepees' (hongbao or lisee) typically contain?: Money
The Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrated in many East Asian cultures, is famous for the consumption of which traditional pastry?: Mooncakes
In which Spanish town does the famous 'La Tomatina' food fight take place on the last Wednesday of August?: Buol
What is the name of the Thai 'Festival of Lights' where thousands of decorated baskets are floated on rivers to honor the water goddess?: Loi Krathong
Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration of African-American culture that concludes with a feast called Karamu on which date?: 2026-01-01 00:00:00
Which city is world-renowned for its massive Carnival celebration featuring a comepeetition between 'Samba Schools'?: Rio de Janeiro
The Buddhist holiday of Vesak (or Waisak) commemorates which three major events in the life of Gautama Buddha?: Birth, enlightenment, and death
What was the 'Inti Raymi' festival celebrated by the Inca Empire, which is still reenacted in Cusco, Peru today?: A religious ceremony honoring the Sun God
What is the name of the traditional art form used during Diwali where colorful patterns are created on the floor using sand, rice, or flower epeetals?: Rangoli
In the United States, Thanksgiving is traditionally celebrated on which day of November?: The fourth Thursday