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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Diwali is known as the festival of what?
Multiple Choice · 20s
AWater
BLights
CHarvest
DColour
What are the red envelopes given at Chinese New Year filled with?
Multiple Choice · 20s
AMoney
BSweets
CWritten blessings
DTea leaves
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan.
True / False · 20s
TRUE
FALSE
In which country is Songkran celebrated with water fights?Multiple Choice · 20s
Which Mexican holiday honours family members who have died? Answer in English. (three words)Type Answer · 30s
What does Nowruz celebrate?Multiple Choice · 20s
Halloween grew out of an ancient Celtic festival.True / False · 20s
Which animal cycle is used to name Chinese new years?Multiple Choice · 20s
Carnival in Brazil is most associated with which city?Multiple Choice · 20s
In which month is Christmas celebrated by most churches? (one word)Type Answer · 30s

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