World Celebrations and Festivals
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During Ait, when do some people typically refrain from eating or drinking?

  • at nighttime
  • during the daytime (correct)
  • in the evening
  • at dawn
  • What is a significant occasion for which special sweets are made in Mexico?

  • Festival of Sweets
  • The Day of the Living
  • Day of Celebration
  • The Day of the Dead (correct)
  • In which country is the didgeridoo, a traditional instrument, commonly played?

  • Canada
  • New Zealand
  • India
  • Australia (correct)
  • What song do people traditionally sing during a birthday party in Britain and the USA?

    <p>Happy Birthday</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On Thanksgiving in the USA, what type of food is typically cooked?

    <p>turkey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of dance is commonly associated with Carnival celebrations in South America?

    <p>the samba</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What traditional color is prominent in decorations for the New Year celebrations in China?

    <p>red</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary theme of the Holi festival celebrated in India?

    <p>color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On which date do people in Britain and the USA traditionally open their Christmas presents?

    <p>25th December</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which food is typically associated with Thanksgiving celebrations in the USA?

    <p>turkey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Ait

    • Ait is a celebration during which some people refrain from eating or drinking during the day.

    The Day of the Dead

    • In Mexico, people make sweets to commemorate The Day of the Dead.

    Didgeridoo

    • The didgeridoo is an instrument played in Australia.

    Birthday Celebrations

    • In Britain and the USA, people sing "Happy Birthday" at birthday parties.

    Thanksgiving

    • Thanksgiving is a holiday in the USA where people traditionally cook turkey.

    Chinese New Year

    • Chinese New Year is celebrated with red decorations on streets and houses

    Carnival

    • Carnival in South America is a celebration that involves dancing the samba

    Holi

    • Holi is a festival in India where people celebrate with color.

    Christmas In Britain & The USA

    • Christmas is a celebration where people exchange gifts.
    • In Britain and the USA, people traditionally open their presents on December 25th.

    Ait

    • During Ait, some people don't eat or drink in the day.

    The Day of the Dead

    • They make sweets for The Day of the Dead in Mexico.

    Didgeridoo

    • They play the didgeridoo in Australia.

    Birthdays

    • In Britain and the USA, people sing Happy Birthday at birthday parties.

    Thanksgiving

    • Thanksgiving is a special day in the USA when people cook turkey.

    New Year

    • People decorate the streets and houses with red in China for the New Year.

    Carnival

    • People dance the samba at Carnival in South America.

    Holi

    • Holi is a festival in India where people celebrate colour.

    Christmas

    • People get presents at Christmas in many countries.
    • In Britain and the USA, people open their presents on the 25th of December.

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    Explore various global celebrations and festivals through this quiz. Learn about unique traditions from Ait to Christmas, covering cultural significance and traditional practices. Test your knowledge on how different communities celebrate throughout the year.

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