1. What does Mexico's Day of the Dead honour? 2. Which festival in the USA and Canada gives thanks for the harvest? 3. What is Glastonbury Festival famous for? 4. Where is the Edinburgh Festival Fringe held? 5. Which festival is known as the Festival of Lights in India? 6. What is the main dance style associated with Brazil's Carnival? 7. Which festival marks the beginning of the lunar new year in China? 8. Which French festival commemorates the French Revolution? 9. What is another name for India's Holi festival? 10. Where is Mardi Gras celebrated in the USA? 11. Which festival celebrates Irish culture and honours St. Patrick? 12. In which country do people throw tomatoes during La Tomatina?
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Mexico's Day of the Dead, or "Día de los Muertos," honors deceased loved ones, celebrating their lives with offerings, food, and festivities from October 31st to November 2nd.
The festival in the USA and Canada that gives thanks for the harvest is Thanksgiving. In the USA, it's celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, while in Canada, it's observed on the second Monday of October.
The Glastonbury Festival is famous for being one of the largest music and performing arts festivals in the world, held in Somerset, England.
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is held in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is the world's largest arts festival, showcasing diverse performances in theatre, comedy, dance, and music every August.
The festival known as the Festival of Lights in India is Diwali. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, celebrated with lights, candles, and fireworks.
The main dance style associated with Brazil's Carnival is Samba, known for its lively and energetic movements, performed in vibrant parades.
The festival that marks the beginning of the lunar new year in China is the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. It is celebrated with traditions like dragon dances and family reunions.
The French festival that commemorates the French Revolution is Bastille Day, celebrated on July 14th to mark the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789.
Another name for India's Holi festival is the "Festival of Colors." It is known for people throwing colored powders at each other, celebrating the triumph of good over evil.
Mardi Gras is celebrated in the USA most famously in New Orleans, Louisiana, known for its vibrant parades, music, and masquerade balls.
The festival that celebrates Irish culture and honors St. Patrick is St. Patrick's Day, observed on March 17th with parades, wearing of green attire, and Irish music.
The country where people throw tomatoes during La Tomatina is Spain, specifically in the town of Buñol.
