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Festivals & Celebrations Around the World

SheelonWorld CulturesSocial StudiesEnglishGrades 6-8Published Aug 5, 2026

Fireworks, lanterns, colors, and parades! Travel the globe to discover how people celebrate their most joyful holidays and traditions.

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  1. The world-famous Carnival, with its samba parades in Rio de Janeiro, takes place in which country?

    Multiple Choice · 20s

    ABrazil
    BPortugal
    CMexico
    DArgentina

  2. During Diwali, the festival of lights, people in India decorate their homes with...

    Multiple Choice · 20s

    APine trees
    BPainted eggs
    CPumpkins
    DSmall oil lamps

  3. What do many people in Spain traditionally eat at midnight on New Year's Eve, one for each chime of the clock?

    Multiple Choice · 20s

    ATwelve cherries
    BTwelve grapes
    CTwelve olives
    DTwelve almonds
  4. Chinese New Year celebrations often include dragon and lion dances.True / False · 20s
  5. At Chinese New Year, children traditionally receive envelopes of money in which lucky color?Multiple Choice · 20s
  6. In Mexico, families honor loved ones who have died during the colorful holiday called the Day of the ... (one word)Type Answer · 30s
  7. During the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, families light candles in a special holder called a...Multiple Choice · 20s
  8. The Indian festival of Holi is famous for people throwing colored powders.True / False · 20s
  9. In Thailand's Songkran festival, people celebrate the traditional new year by...Multiple Choice · 20s
  10. Oktoberfest, a famous festival of fairs, music, and traditional food, began in which country?Multiple Choice · 20s
  11. Which festival marks the end of the month of Ramadan, celebrated with feasts and gifts?Multiple Choice · 20s
  12. What are the loud, colorful explosions lighting up the sky at many celebrations called?Type Answer · 30s

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