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Festivals and Celebrations in Britain 2
Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland - but he was, in fact, British.

Festivals and Celebrations in Britain 2

This quiz addresses the requirements of the National Curriculum KS1 History for children aged 5, 6 and 7 in years 1 and 2. Specifically this quiz is aimed at the section dealing with studying British festivals, traditions and celebrations.

In KS1 children will be taught about some of the festivals followed in Britain and this is the second of two quizzes covering the subject. A nation as wide and diverse as ours has a lot to celebrate. Some traditional British celebrations can be traced back over hundreds of years. Young children love traditions and celebrations and they may be familiar with many of our festivals, so studying them can be fun!

1.
Who has magnificent New Year celebrations in February?
The French
The Russians
The Chinese
The Americans
Chinese communities across the UK hold New Year parades and public celebrations close to the first day of the Chinese year
2.
Which relative is honoured in March or early April?
Mothers
Fathers
Sisters
Brothers
Mother's Day, or Mothering Sunday, is now a day to honour mothers and other mother figures
3.
Saint Patrick's Day is mainly celebrated in which country?
Wales
Scotland
Ireland
England
It is a national holiday in Ireland and commemorates one of its patron saints, St Patrick - though he was from Britain
4.
On the last day of the year, we celebrate New Year's Eve. What is this called in Scotland?
Hogmanay
Hog Roast
Hog the Duvet
Hogwarts
In Scotland, the Hogmanay celebrations may last for one or two more days, as both January the 1st and 2nd are bank holidays
5.
February the 14th is a special day for certain people - who are they?
People who wear large shoes
People with very long hair
People in love
People who love skiing
Valentine's Day is an ancient festival when many people send cards, gifts or messages to their partner or somebody for whom they have romantic feelings
6.
In December, Jewish people celebrate a festival of light. What is it called?
Tevet
Sabbath
Yom Kippur
Hanukkah
It's also known as Chanukah or Festival of Lights. It is a time for many Jewish communities in the United Kingdom to celebrate the miracle of the sanctified oil
7.
The Welsh celebrate their patron saint's day on the 1st of March. Who was he?
Saint Anthony
Saint Max
Saint Rhys
Saint David
Many people pin a daffodil or leek to their clothes and some, especially children, wear traditional costumes
8.
What happens during the winter solstice?
It is exceptionally cold
We have the shortest day and longest night
People go on holiday
There is no daylight at all
Being the shortest day of the year also means that people in the areas north of the Arctic Circle towards the North Pole will see no sun and have 24 hours of darkness!
9.
At the end of November, people in Scotland have a holiday to celebrate their patron saint. Who is he?
Saint Robert
Saint Andrew
Saint Peter
Saint Matthew
In Edinburgh, there is a week of celebrations, concentrating on musical entertainment and traditional ceilidh dancing
10.
Ramadan is observed by muslims in this country and around the world. How do they observe it?
By wearing certain clothes
By working especially hard
By getting up very early
By fasting and praying
Ramadan is a period of prayer, fasting, charity-giving and self-accountability for Muslims in the United Kingdom and all over the world
Author:  Angela Smith

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