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Festivities around the world

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  • What typical dish do people eat during Thanksgiving Day?
    Turkey. Originally it was celebrated to thank the good harvests of the year.
  • What is the most important celebration for the Jewish people?
    Hanukkah. They celebrate the importance of their religion and the establishment of Judaism in Jerusalem after several years of war.
  • What do people eat and drink in Germany during the Oktoberfest?
    sausages and beer
  • The best city to celebrate St. Patrick's day is...
    Dublin
  • In what country do people prepare these desserts during special days and festivities?
    In Turkey.
  • During what holiday do muslims fast?
    During Ramadan. They fast during a whole month and it is compulsory. They celebrate the date when Mahoma received the first revelation of the Quran
  • In what country do people release "wish lanterns" during the Yi Peng Festival?
    In Thailand. They decorate and release lanterns to make wishes during the first full moon of november
  • In what month does the carnival of Venice take place?
    February. The carnival of Venice
  • Songkran festival is celebrated in which country?
    Thailand
  • What is the name of this festivity and when does it take place?
    La Tomatina is celebrated the 2nd November in Buñol, Spain.
  • In what country does the "Holi Festival" takes place?
    In India. Holi is a religious spring festival, mainly celebrated by Hindus. Bonfires are lit on the eve of the festival, also known as Holika Dahan.
  • Obon Festival is a three-day festival that’s usually held in what country?
    Japan
  • When does the "Hanami" Festivity takes place in Japan?
    At the end of March. People contemplate the beauty of the cherry blossoms (sakura)
  • What special day is this?
    New Year's Eve
  • What is the name of this festivity and where is it celebrated?
    Chinese's New Year
  • A day in which people send cards and make presents to their couples
    St Valentine's Day (14th February)
  • In this country people typically eat KFC during Christmas
    In Japan
  • Mexican holiday in which people remember the dead
    Day of the dead. Mexican holiday, 'Day of the Dead' focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray and remember friends and family members who have died.
  • Name the country. In celebration of the Feast of San Clemente, people open their homes and dining table to visitors. It's also quite a sight to see papier-mâché giants sashaying down the street, some measuring as tall as 12 ft.
    Higantes Festival - Philippines