Holidays Around the World
Explore various holidays celebrated across different cultures and countries with this interactive Grade 5 social studies worksheet.
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Holidays Around the World
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge. Some questions may require you to recall information about different cultures and their holiday traditions.
1. Diwali, the festival of lights, is primarily celebrated in and by Hindus around the world.
2. During Hanukkah, Jewish families light a special candle holder called a for eight nights.
3. Kwanzaa is a celebration of African-American culture and heritage, observed from December 26th to January .
4. Which of these holidays involves children going door-to-door singing carols and receiving treats?
Diwali
Christmas
Eid al-Fitr
Lunar New Year
5. In which country is the tradition of hanging stockings by the fireplace for gifts most common?
China
India
United States
Mexico
6. Describe one unique tradition or custom associated with the Lunar New Year. Where is this holiday primarily celebrated?
7. Christmas is celebrated on December 25th in all countries around the world.
True
False
8. During the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), families build altars to honor deceased loved ones.
True
False
Match each holiday with its primary country of origin or strong association.
9. Carnival
a. India
10. Diwali
b. Brazil
11. St. Patrick's Day
c. Ireland
12. On the world map below, locate and label the countries where the following holidays are widely celebrated: Diwali, Carnival, and Lunar New Year.
