Celebrations & Customs Quiz
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In what year did the first mention of December 25 as the birth date of Jesus Christ appear in an early Roman calendar?
- A.
336
- B.
722
- C.
1100
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A. 336Explanation
The first mention of December 25 as the birth date of Jesus occurred in A.D. 336 in an early Roman calendar.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What did Celtic priests of the Middle Ages hand out to people in celebration of the New Year?
- A.
Champagne
- B.
Mistletoe
- C.
Eggs
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B. MistletoeExplanation
The Celtic priests of what is now England gave the people branches of mistletoe, which was considered sacred.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What does the Japanese festival Shichi-Go-San celebrate?
- A.
The end of the seaweed harvesting season
- B.
Children who are 3, 5, and 7 years old
- C.
The birth of Buddha
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B. Children who are 3, 5, and 7 years oldExplanation
Girls of age three and seven and boys of age three and five are celebrated.Rate this question:
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- 4.
In what year did the Jews in Judea first celebrate Hanukkah?
- A.
165 B.C.
- B.
11 B.C.
- C.
A.D. 16
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A. 165 B.C.Explanation
In 165 B.C., after a three-year struggle led by Judah Maccabee, the Jews in Judea defeated the Syrian tyrant Antiochus IV. They held festivities in the Temple in Jerusalem, and dedicated it to God.Rate this question:
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- 5.
In what country do children put their shoes in front of the fireplace so Père Noel (Father Christmas) can fill them with gifts?
- A.
Luxembourg
- B.
Denmark
- C.
France
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C. FranceExplanation
In France, children put their shoes in front of the fireplace so Père Noel (Father Christmas) can fill them with gifts.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What is the name of the four-week period during which Christians prepare for the celebration of Christmas?
- A.
Creche
- B.
Advent
- C.
Epiphany
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B. AdventExplanation
Advent is the season of devotion including the four Sundays before Christmas.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who do Mexicans celebrate with a special day on December 12?
- A.
Our Lady of Guadalupe
- B.
Jesus Christ
- C.
Padre Pio
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A. Our Lady of GuadalupeExplanation
Guadalupe Day, celebrated on December 12, is Mexico's most important religious holiday honouring Our Lady of Guadalupe.Rate this question:
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- 8.
In what year did Great Britain and its colonies adopt the Gregorian calendar, which restored January 1 as New Year's Day?
- A.
1620
- B.
1752
- C.
1776
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B. 1752Explanation
Great Britain and its colonies changed to the Gregorian calendar in 1752.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What is the name of the Islamic holy month when Muslims may not eat or drink from morning until night?
- A.
Ramadan
- B.
Shawwal
- C.
Eid al-Fitr
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A. RamadanExplanation
Ramadan «ram uh DAHN or rahm uh DAHN» is an Islamic holy month when Muslims may not eat or drink from morning until night. The end of Ramadan is celebrated by a great festival called Eid al-Fitr.Rate this question:
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In what country is the Hindu festival of Diwali, the five-day festival of lights, a national holiday?
- A.
Pakistan
- B.
Myanmar
- C.
India
Correct Answer
C. IndiaExplanation
Diwali, «dih VAH lee», also spelled Deepavali, Divali or Dipavali, is a major Hindu festival. It is celebrated in all parts of India, where it is a national holiday, and in Hindu communities worldwide.Rate this question:
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