Exploring Winter Holiday Traditions Worldwide

What is the main theme of Diwali?

• New Year celebration

• Harvest festival

• Victory of light over darkness

• Spring festival

On which date is St. Lucia Day celebrated?

• January 1st

• December 13th

• December 25th

• November 5th

What do children break open at the end of Las Posadas?

• A dreidel

• A Christmas cracker

• A star-shaped piñata

• A pumpkin

How many days does Hanukkah last?

• Six days

• Eight days

• Five days

• Seven days

What is a common Christmas tradition in England?

• Breaking a piñata

• Eating potato pancakes

• Opening Christmas crackers

• Lighting a candle each night

What does Kwanzaa celebrate?

• Family life and unity

• The New Year

• Victory of light over darkness

• The birth of Jesus

Who is La Befana?

• A snowman

• An old witch

• A reindeer

• A Christmas elf

Which countries celebrate Boxing Day?

• China, Japan, and Korea

• France, Germany, and Italy

• England, Canada, and Australia

• United States, Canada, and Mexico

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How long do Chinese New Year celebrations last?

• 20 days

• 15 days

• 10 days

• 7 days

What is the best thing about holiday celebrations according to the narrator?

• Decorating the house

• Being with family and friends

• Exchanging gifts

• Eating great food

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