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Cultural Differences in Holidays and Festivals

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Which country celebrates the Day of the Dead?

  1. Mexico

  2. Brazil

  3. Argentina

  4. Chile


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday that celebrates the lives of deceased loved ones.

What is the most popular holiday in China?

  1. Chinese New Year

  2. Spring Festival

  3. Dragon Boat Festival

  4. Mid-Autumn Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in China and is celebrated with family gatherings, feasts, and fireworks.

Which holiday is celebrated with a large parade in New York City?

  1. Thanksgiving

  2. Christmas

  3. New Year's Day

  4. St. Patrick's Day


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated with a large parade in New York City every year.

What is the Jewish holiday of lights?

  1. Hanukkah

  2. Rosh Hashanah

  3. Yom Kippur

  4. Passover


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hanukkah is the Jewish holiday of lights and is celebrated with the lighting of a menorah.

Which holiday is celebrated with a large bonfire in India?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Pongal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Holi is the Indian holiday of colors and is celebrated with a large bonfire.

What is the Muslim holiday of sacrifice?

  1. Eid al-Fitr

  2. Eid al-Adha

  3. Ashura

  4. Ramadan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Eid al-Adha is the Muslim holiday of sacrifice and is celebrated with the slaughtering of an animal.

Which holiday is celebrated with a large lantern festival in China?

  1. Chinese New Year

  2. Spring Festival

  3. Dragon Boat Festival

  4. Mid-Autumn Festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated with a large lantern festival in China.

What is the Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus?

  1. Christmas

  2. Easter

  3. Lent

  4. Epiphany


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Christmas is the Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus.

Which holiday is celebrated with a large parade in Rio de Janeiro?

  1. Carnival

  2. New Year's Eve

  3. Independence Day

  4. Christmas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carnival is celebrated with a large parade in Rio de Janeiro every year.

What is the Hindu holiday that celebrates the victory of good over evil?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Pongal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dussehra is the Hindu holiday that celebrates the victory of good over evil.

Which holiday is celebrated with a large water festival in Thailand?

  1. Songkran

  2. Loy Krathong

  3. Yi Peng

  4. Makha Bucha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Songkran is the Thai New Year and is celebrated with a large water festival.

What is the Buddhist holiday that celebrates the birth of Buddha?

  1. Vesak

  2. Magha Puja

  3. Songkran

  4. Loy Krathong


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vesak is the Buddhist holiday that celebrates the birth of Buddha.

Which holiday is celebrated with a large lantern festival in Japan?

  1. Obon

  2. Tanabata

  3. Setsubun

  4. Hinamatsuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Obon is the Japanese holiday of the dead and is celebrated with a large lantern festival.

What is the Sikh holiday that celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak?

  1. Guru Nanak Jayanti

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Vaisakhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru Nanak Jayanti is the Sikh holiday that celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak.

Which holiday is celebrated with a large parade in London?

  1. New Year's Day

  2. Easter

  3. Christmas

  4. Trooping the Colour


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Trooping the Colour is a British military parade that is held every year to celebrate the monarch's birthday.

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