Question 1/12
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In which country is Santa Claus known as 'Dun Che Lao Ren,' which translates to 'Christmas Old Man?'
Singapore
Thailand
China
Question 2/12
oxfordsikhs.com
The Indian holiday called 'Diwali' is also known as what?
The Festival of Lights
The Festival of Enlightenment
The Lighted Celebration
Question 3/12
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In which country do children NOT put shoes outside their doors on December 6th, expecting to find them filled with little gifts in the morning?
Poland
Italy
Germany
Question 4/12
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How do Jewish people commonly celebrate the joyous holiday of Purim, which celebrates the salvation of Jews from Haman?
Carnivals & Costumes
Traditional Food & Music
Dance Competitions
Question 5/12
boston.com
The Day of the Dead, a day families in parts of Central and South America gather to honor and pray for the souls of dead relatives, is celebrated on what day?
October 30
November 1
November 2
Question 6/12
asiaexpatguides.com
How long does the Chinese New Year festival last?
2 weeks
15 days
5 days
Question 7/12
holifestival.com
What is the name of the colorful festival celebrated by Hindus in early March, during which people get to throw colored powder all over each other?
Holi
Onam
Dusshera
Question 8/12
hungryhouse.co.uk
May Day, celebrated each year on May 1st, originated when Romans honored what goddess?
Flora
Venus
Minerva
Question 9/12
inarkansas.com
In what country is Boxing Day, a holiday that marks the custom of giving food or money to family servants/workers in Christmas boxes, NOT commonly celebrated?
England
Canada
London
Question 10/12
andersonville.org
Swedes celebrate St. Lucia by putting on special costumes and eating holiday buns on December 13. St. Lucia is the patron saint of what?
Schoolchildren
Light
Candles
Question 11/12
youthworkercircuit.com
Lent is a period of time that Christians observe to honor the 40 days Jesus spent where?
Galilee
The Desert
The Garden of Eden
Question 12/12
myzimbabwe.events
In what country is New Year's Eve celebrated as 'Omisoka,' a new beginning?
Japan
Israel
Maylasia
Oh no, you didn't do so well on this quiz. It seems like you only travel domestically, but that's okay - I'm sure your country's holidays are just as fun as everyone else's!
Domestic Traveler
thenextweb.com
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It looks like you've done a bit of traveling! Have you backpacked your way around the world, or are you just extremely multi-culturally minded? Great job on a pretty good score.
Casual Backpacker
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You must have had to have dozens of extra pages sewed into your passport because you sure do know your world holidays! Your quiz score hints that you are very well-traveled. Congratulations!
Well-Traveled
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1
In which country is Santa Claus known as 'Dun Che Lao Ren,' which translates to 'Christmas Old Man?'
Singapore
Thailand
China
2
The Indian holiday called 'Diwali' is also known as what?
The Festival of Lights
The Festival of Enlightenment
The Lighted Celebration
3
In which country do children NOT put shoes outside their doors on December 6th, expecting to find them filled with little gifts in the morning?
Poland
Italy
Germany
4
How do Jewish people commonly celebrate the joyous holiday of Purim, which celebrates the salvation of Jews from Haman?
Carnivals & Costumes
Traditional Food & Music
Dance Competitions
5
The Day of the Dead, a day families in parts of Central and South America gather to honor and pray for the souls of dead relatives, is celebrated on what day?
October 30
November 1
November 2
6
How long does the Chinese New Year festival last?
2 weeks
15 days
5 days
7
What is the name of the colorful festival celebrated by Hindus in early March, during which people get to throw colored powder all over each other?
Holi
Onam
Dusshera
8
May Day, celebrated each year on May 1st, originated when Romans honored what goddess?
Flora
Venus
Minerva
9
In what country is Boxing Day, a holiday that marks the custom of giving food or money to family servants/workers in Christmas boxes, NOT commonly celebrated?
England
Canada
London
10
Swedes celebrate St. Lucia by putting on special costumes and eating holiday buns on December 13. St. Lucia is the patron saint of what?
Schoolchildren
Light
Candles
11
Lent is a period of time that Christians observe to honor the 40 days Jesus spent where?
Galilee
The Desert
The Garden of Eden
12
In what country is New Year's Eve celebrated as 'Omisoka,' a new beginning?
Japan
Israel
Maylasia
