Culture and Traditions

What do you understand for tradition?

• A behaviour

• Celebrations

• Parties

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When you are talking about the food of your country, you are talking about....

• Culture

• Tradition

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What do you understand for Culture?

• behaviour

• Celebrations

• Parties

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Select the correct kind of Tradition

• Language

• Carnival

• Sports

Celebrating holidays, events like Bar Mitzvahs and Quinceneras, or even Sunday dinner can be considered part of someone's customs.

• True

• False

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True or False:

Celebrating holidays, events like Bar Mitzvahs and Quinceneras, or even Sunday dinner can be considered part of someone's customs.

• True

• False

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What is Midsummer Day and how is it celebrated in Estonia?

• Jaanipäev is a summer solstice, which is celebrated in Estonia with bonfires, singing, dancing, and folk customs.

• Jaanipäev is an autumnal equinox, which is celebrated in Estonia with apple pie eating and mushroom picking.

• Jaanipäev is a winter solstice, which is celebrated in Estonia with building snowmen and skiing.

• Jaanipäev is a vernal equinox, which is celebrated in Estonia with egg painting and sledding.

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What is traditional Estonian food?

• Mulgi porridge, blood sausage, cheese, herring sandwich

• Sushi, kimchi, ramen

• Pizza, sushi, burger

• Taco, burrito, enchiladas

What is the song and dance festival and why is it important in Estonian culture?

• The Song and Dance Festival is important in Estonian culture because it is a traditional event that brings together thousands of singers and dancers to celebrate Estonian culture and heritage.

• The Song and Dance Festival is important in Estonian culture because it brings together only a few singers and dancers.

• The Song and Dance Festival is important in Estonian culture because it is intended only for foreigners.

• The Song and Dance Festival is insignificant in Estonian culture because it does not reflect modern values.

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What is Estonian folk dance?

• Estonian national dance is not an important part of Estonian national culture, but rather an insignificant tradition

• Estonian national dance is just a specific dance, not a collection of different dances and songs

• Estonian national dance is a modern dance style not related to folk culture

• Estonian national dance is an important part of Estonian national culture, consisting of various traditional dances and folk songs.

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