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Religious people celebrate lots of special days!

Special Days

Learn about special days in different religions. This KS1 Religious Education quiz helps children notice why festivals matter, how people celebrate, and what makes a day holy.

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Fascinating Fact:

Easter is a special time for Christians. It remembers Jesus dying and coming back to life.

In KS1 Religious Education, children explore how religions have special days that bring people together. Pupils may learn that festivals often include stories, symbols, food, music, and acts of kindness.

Key Terms

Festival: A special time when people celebrate something important, often with family, friends, and community.
Tradition: Something people do again and again because it matters to them, like a song, meal, or special action.
Symbol: An object, picture, or sign that stands for an idea, such as a light to show hope.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is a religious festival for KS1?

A religious festival is a special day or season linked to a religion. People may celebrate with prayers, stories, food, songs, and time with their community.

Why do people celebrate special days in religion?

People celebrate special days to remember important events and teachings, to show thanks, and to feel connected to others who share the same beliefs.

What does Easter mean in simple words?

Easter is a Christian festival that celebrates the Easter story. Many Christians remember Jesus’ last days and celebrate that he is alive again.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Holi is the festival of colours but which religious people celebrate this?

Hindus

Christians

Catholics

Buddhists

This is celebrated in spring when all the flowers are blooming and bright colours can be seen.

2 .

Jewish people celebrate Passover but how long does it last?

7 to 8 days

32 to 33 days

100 to 101 days

999 to 1000 days

Passover always happens in spring.

3 .

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha but the dates change each year. Why is this?

Because they aren't really sure which days they want to celebrate

Because it varies depending on weather

Because the dates are based on the Islamic calendar

Because they don't want to celebrate too near to Christmas

This celebration lasts four days and means festival of sacrifice.

4 .

The date for Ramadan varies as it's on the ninth month of the Muslim year but what must all Muslims do during this time?

Fast

Run

Drink

Dance

They are not allowed to eat during daylight hours.

5 .

What day does Easter fall on?

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

The date varies but the day is always the same.

6 .

Diwali normally falls between which two months?

January and February

March and April

October and November

May and June

The date varies as it depends on the Hindu calendar but it normally falls in the middle of these two months.

7 .

What do people do on Christmas day?

Climb Mount Everest

Go to the zoo

Give each other presents

Eat Easter eggs

This represents the giving of gifts the three kings gave to Jesus.

8 .

What must you do during Lent?

Eat chocolate

Give up something you enjoy

Only eat brown food

Give away your food

This leads up to Easter, when you are finally allowed to eat or do the thing you'd given up.

9 .

What date is Christmas?

23rd December

24th December

25th December

26th December

This is celebrated by many, especially Christians.

10 .

Sikhs celebrate Guru Nanak's birthday on 15th April but which season is this?

Summer

Winter

Autumn

Spring

He was born in 1469 - that's over five hundred years ago.

Author: Finola Waller (MEd, Primary School Teacher & KS1 English Quiz Writer)

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