Викторина "Праздники и традиции мира"

Religious Holidays

100 When do people celebrate Christmas in Russia, and when do the Catholics celebrate it? (the 7 of January, the 25 of December)

200 What do all the Christians celebrate on Easter? (Jesus Christ resurrection)

300 What do we call a period when Muslims can eat and drink only at night? (Ramadan)

400 What did almost all the pagans celebrate on the 21 of June? (summer solstice)

500 How do people also call the Hindu holiday “Diwali”? (Festival of lights)

600 What is the name of a Celtic pagan holiday which became the origin of Halloween? (Samhain)

Historical holidays

100 What holiday do the Americans celebrate in the end of November, eating turkey? (Thanksgiving)

200 When do the Russians and the Americans celebrate Independence Day? (12 of June, 4 of July)

300 What do we celebrate in Russia on the 4 of November on National Unity day? (The Liberation of Moscow from Polish invaders)

400 What do the British celebrate on Guy Fawkes night and how? ( They light bonfires and do firework displays celebrating the King survival in Gunpowder Plot in 1605)

500 Which holiday gives 5 days-off to the Chinese? (Labour day)

600 What is Japanese public holiday for the purpose of “recalling the founding of the nation and cultivating a mindset of the love of the nation.” (National Foundation Day)

Traditions and customs

100 What do children traditionally do on Halloween? (go trick or treating)

200 What do traditional Christmas candies symbolize for Catholics? Добавить картинку леденца (J for Jesus)

300 What is number 4 associated in China? ( Death)

400 What do the Russians do to “Say goodbye” to winter? (eat pancakes and burn a scarecrow symbolizing winter)

500 What is not advisable to do having meal at an Egyptian house? (ask for salt, it can be taken as an insult to the host)

600 Which country’s customs make people use knife and fork to eat sandwiches? (Norway)

Superstitions

100 Seeing someone carrying it means bad luck in Russia. (empty bucket)

200 Everyone knows that Friday 13 is unlucky, but in Spain and Greece it’s another day, which one? (Tuesday 13)

300 What will happen if you leave your purse or wallet on the floor according to the Brazilians? (You will lose your money)

400 The Egyptians believe that this bird brings bad luck. (owl)

500 Why do the Chinese prefer any noodles in their bowl uncut? (it’s a sign of long life)

600 What are Werewolves afraid of according to the Irish? (water)

Decorations

100 What decorations are traditional for Easter in Europe? (Bunnies and eggs)

200 What is the most famous decoration for Chinese New Year? (Red lantern)

300 What is traditional decoration for St. Patrick’s day? (Shamrock)

400 If a men and a woman occasionally find themselves under this decoration, they have too kiss each other. What is it? (Mistletoe)

500 What is a traditional present for St. Valentine in Germany? (a minifigure of a pig )

600 What is Advent calendar made for? (to count the days before Christmas)