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- 1 / 20
Which of these celebrations is held in Spain every year?
- Cinco de Mayo
- Dragon Boat Festival
- Diwali
- La Tomatina
Every August, the usually sleepy city of Buñol, Valencia, Spain, welcomes 20,000 people into its streets for one of the world's biggest food fights with, you guessed it, tomatoes, truckloads of them. La Tomatina draws in locals, travelers, and tourists from far and wide to pelt tomatoes at friends and strangers. Mad, (very) messy, and memorable, La Tomatina is undoubtedly one of Spain's most unique festivals.
Source: Intrepid Travel
- 2 / 20
Day of the Dead celebrations are associated with which country?
- Greece
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Italy
The Day of the Dead is a holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2, though other days, such as October 31 or November 6, may be included depending on the locality. It is widely observed in Mexico, where it largely developed, and is also observed in other places, especially by people of Mexican heritage. The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pay respects and remember friends and family members who have died. These celebrations can take a humorous tone, as celebrants remember funny events and anecdotes about the departed.
Source: Wikipedia
- 3 / 20
What holiday is celebrated on December 25th?
- Memorial Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
- Labor Day
Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25. Christmas is a religious, cultural, and commercial holiday, a day when most Americans spend time with family and friends, exchanging gifts and sharing meals. It is a federal holiday - most shops and businesses are closed. The idea of Santa Claus mostly came from the legend of Saint Nicholas, a fourth-century bishop who helped the poor and sick. In the late 18th century, Dutch immigrants in New York gathered to commemorate his death. Their nickname for him was Sinter Klaas. Over the decades, the character known as Santa Claus began to take shape, with retail, poems, and illustrations contributing to his well-known image and story.
Source: Calendarr
- 4 / 20
What is celebrated every year on February 14?
- Education's day
- Saint Valentine's Day
- Bee's day
- Women's day
Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. It originated as a Christian feast day honoring one or two early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine and, through later folk traditions, has become a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of the world.
- 5 / 20
Japan is known for elaborate ceremonies dedicated to which drink?
- Coffee
- Wine
- Tea
- Beer
The Japanese tea ceremony is a Japanese cultural activity involving the ceremonial preparation and presentation of matcha (抹茶), powdered green tea, the procedure of which is called temae (点前). While in the West it is known as a "tea ceremony", it is seldom ceremonial in practice. Most often tea is served to family, friends, and associates; religious and ceremonial connotations are overstated in western spaces.
Source: Wikipedia
- 6 / 20
What is the day after Christmas called in the UK?
- Boxing Day
- Good Friday
- Builders' Friday
- Jubilee
Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated after Christmas Day, occurring on the second day of Christmastide (26 December). Though it was originally a holiday to give gifts to the poor, today Boxing Day is primarily known as a shopping holiday. It originated in Great Britain and is celebrated in a number of countries that previously formed part of the British Empire. The attached bank holiday or public holiday may take place on 28 December if necessary to ensure it falls on a weekday. Boxing Day is also concurrent with the Catholic holiday Saint Stephen's Day.
Source: Wikipedia
- 7 / 20
Which of these comes the day after Halloween?
- Fools Day
- Mothers Day
- Bonfire Night
- All Saints Day
All Saints Day, also known as All Hallows' Day, the Feast of All Saints, the Feast of All Hallows, the Solemnity of All Saints, and Hallowmas, is a Christian solemnity celebrated in honor of all the saints of the church, whether they are known or unknown. From the 4th century, feasts commemorating all Christian martyrs were held in various places, on various dates near Easter and Pentecost. In the 9th century, some churches in the British Isles began holding the commemoration of all saints on 1 November, and in the 9th century, this was extended to the whole Catholic Church by Pope Gregory IV.
Source: Wikipedia
- 8 / 20
Which of these countries celebrates Christmas Eve as a romantic holiday?
- India
- France
- Japan
- Denmark
One fun fact about the holiday season in Japan is that Christmas Eve (December 24) is the most romantic day of the year. It’s the Japanese version of Valentine’s Day. If you don’t have a date on Christmas Eve, you won’t want to be seen alone in public. Japanese couples, especially the youngest, book dinners at romantic restaurants, the stores sell romantic Christmas gifts, and the streets are decorated to perfection to embody this most romantic day.
Source: Japan Rail Pass
- 9 / 20
When is International Workers' Day celebrated?
- October 1st
- February 1st
- May 1st
- July 1st
May 1st is International Workers' Day. On this day, people in many countries around the world celebrate workers' achievements and march in the streets demanding fair pay and better working conditions. Thanks to actions taken by workers over many years, millions of people have won fundamental rights and protections. Minimum wages have been established, there are limits on working hours, and people have the right to paid holidays and sick pay.
Source: British Council
- 10 / 20
What was Memorial Day originally called?
- Decoration Day
- Commemoration Day
- Honor Day
- Loyalty Day
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings, and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.
Source: HISTORY
- 11 / 20
Winterlude is one of the biggest winter festivals in which country?
- Germany
- Italy
- Canada
- France
The National Capital Commission (NCC) created the Winterlude festival in 1979 to celebrate Canada's unique northern culture and climate. Organizers were inspired by the ancestors who would gather to enjoy each other's company during the long winter months. Since then, Winterlude is held in Ottawa-Gatineau every year in February. Now considered the flagship event of the winter season in Canada's Capital Region, Winterlude is proud to be among the prestigious Ontario Signature Experiences, as well as the Top 100 Events in the United States and Canada 2021, according to BizBash. On average, 600,000 visitors take part in the festivities.
Source: Canada.ca
- 12 / 20
When is International Coffee Day celebrated?
- October 1st
- April 1st
- July 1st
- February 1st
Many countries celebrate their national coffee days on various dates throughout the year. But in March 2014, the Member States of the International Coffee Organization agreed to organize International Coffee Day on October 1st, a single day of celebration for coffee lovers around the world. International Coffee Day is a celebration of the coffee sector’s diversity, quality, and passion. It is an opportunity for coffee lovers to share their love of the beverage and support the millions of farmers whose livelihoods depend on this aromatic crop.
- 13 / 20
What is celebrated internationally every December 2?
- World Environment Day
- World Chess Day
- United Nations Day
- Abolition of Slavery
Every year on December 2nd, the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery draws attention to slavery that still exists in the world. This day also focuses on the eradication of contemporary slavery. Many Americans think of slavery as something from history. This type of slavery involved the ownership and forced labor of African Americans. The country put an end to this type of slavery in 1865.
Source: National Day Calendar
- 14 / 20
In which of these countries was Earth Day first celebrated?
- Finland
- United Kingdom
- Switzerland
- United States
Earth Day was born in the United States. Earth Day, an event to increase public awareness of the world’s environmental problems was celebrated for the first time in the United States on April 22, 1970. Millions of Americans, including students from thousands of colleges and universities, participated in rallies, marches, and educational programs across the country. Earth Day was the brainchild of Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin, a staunch environmentalist who hoped to provide unity to the grassroots environmental movement and increase ecological awareness.
Source: HISTORY
- 15 / 20
What is celebrated on January 1st?
- Independence Day
- Easter
- Veterans Day
- New Year's Day
In the Gregorian calendar, New Year's Day is the first day of the year; 1 January. Whilst most solar calendars (like the Gregorian and Julian) begin the year regularly at or near the northern winter solstice, cultures that observe a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their Lunar New Year (such as the Chinese New Year and the Islamic New Year) at less fixed points relative to the solar year.
Source: Wikipedia
- 16 / 20
When does the world celebrate Human Rights Day each year?
- September 10
- June 10
- March 10
- December 10
Human Rights Day is observed every year on December 10, the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948. The UDHR is a milestone document, which proclaims the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, language, political or other opinions, national or social origin, property, birth, or another status. Available in more than 500 languages, it is one of the most translated documents in the world.
Source: United Nations
- 17 / 20
What is the day before Christmas Day known as?
- Christmas Eve
- Early Christmas
- Pre-Christmas
- Avant Christmas
Christmas Eve, which is the day before Christmas Day, is celebrated in many countries worldwide. It is a Christian observance that falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. Many people around the world celebrate Christmas Eve in different ways. It is observed in many countries such as Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Source: Time and Date
- 18 / 20
Which Asian country hosts the largest ice and snow festival in the world?
- Singapur
- Indonesia
- China
- Japan
The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival is an annual winter festival that takes place with a theme in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, and now is the largest ice and snow festival in the world. The festival includes the world's biggest ice sculptures. The festival exhibits open from late December to late February.
Source: Wikipedia
- 19 / 20
When does Canada celebrate its national day?
- August
- June
- April
- July
Canada Day, formerly known as Dominion Day, is the national day of Canada. A federal statutory holiday, it celebrates the anniversary of Canadian Confederation which occurred on July 1, 1867, with the passing of the British North America Act, 1867 where the three separate colonies of the United Canadas, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick were united into a single Dominion within the British Empire called Canada. Under the federal Holidays Act, Canada Day is observed on July 1, unless that date falls on a Sunday, in which case July 2 is the statutory holiday.
Source: Wikipedia
- 20 / 20
Which country celebrates the New Year with 24 hours of silence?
- Qatar
- Singapore
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
New Year’s Eve in the U.S. is usually celebrated with general overindulgence, but in Bali, Indonesia, the holiday is marked with silence, fasting, and meditation. Nyepi (as the holiday is locally known) is a Hindu celebration of silence and self-reflection. Non-Hindus and tourists are asked to stay indoors and turn off the lights as the tourism-driven island halts. Tourist attractions and shops are closed, mobile internet providers suspend non-essential service, and non-emergency road use is forbidden.
Source: Travel and Leisure
