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Holidays Around the World

SheelonWorld CulturesSocial StudiesEnglishGrades K-5Published Aug 5, 2026

Lanterns, water fights, red envelopes and a new year that starts in spring. Ten questions on how different cultures mark the turning of the year.

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  1. Question 1 of 3

    Diwali is known as the festival of what?Tap an answer

    Multiple Choice · 20s

  2. Question 2 · unlocks after question 1
  3. Question 3 · unlocks after question 2
  1. In which country is Songkran celebrated with water fights?Multiple Choice · 20s
  2. Which Mexican holiday honours family members who have died? Answer in English. (three words)Type Answer · 30s
  3. What does Nowruz celebrate?Multiple Choice · 20s
  4. Halloween grew out of an ancient Celtic festival.True / False · 20s
  5. Which animal cycle is used to name Chinese new years?Multiple Choice · 20s
  6. Carnival in Brazil is most associated with which city?Multiple Choice · 20s
  7. In which month is Christmas celebrated by most churches? (one word)Type Answer · 30s

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