New Orleans Holiday Tradition Shines 1 Million Lights

New Orleans Holiday Tradition Shines 1 Million Lights

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Interactive Video

Arts, Social Studies, Other

6th - 7th Grade

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The video covers the Celebration in the Oaks, a renowned annual event in New Orleans' City Park. It highlights the dazzling light displays, historical evolution, and family-friendly activities that attract visitors from afar. The event, which has grown significantly since the 1980s, features over a million lights and integrates the park's natural beauty with modern technology. The celebration lasts about a month, creating lasting memories for attendees.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main attraction of the Celebration in the Oaks event in New Orleans?

A two-mile long light display

A famous jazz festival

A traditional food fair

A historical reenactment

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Celebration in the Oaks event begin?

As a private family gathering

As a part of a national holiday celebration

With a small section of the park in the 1980s

As a large-scale city-wide festival

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the attractions mentioned for children at the event?

A special train ride

A puppet show

A magic performance

A storytelling session

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature do the oak trees provide during the event?

They are cut down for firewood

They are used for climbing activities

They are decorated with traditional ornaments

They serve as an anchor for the new age lights

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long does the Celebration in the Oaks event last?

One week

Two months

Two weeks

One month