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Festivals and Celebrations in Britain 1
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Festivals and Celebrations in Britain 1

Festivals and celebrations are special days when people come together. In this quiz, you will explore British traditions, from Christmas lights to colourful parades and parties.

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Fascinating Fact:

Christmas is a celebration in December. Many people give presents and decorate trees with lights.

In KS1 History, children learn that festivals and celebrations are times when people remember important events, beliefs and seasons. They find out how different British traditions are marked today and in the past.

  • Festival: A special time of year when people celebrate something important, such as a season, belief or event.
  • Celebration: A happy time when people come together to enjoy an event with food, music, games or customs.
  • Tradition: A way of doing something that has been passed down through families or communities over many years.
What are festivals and celebrations in KS1 History?

In KS1 History, festivals and celebrations are special days when people remember important events or beliefs. Children learn about times like Christmas, Bonfire Night and other British celebrations.

How do people in Britain celebrate Christmas?

Many people in Britain celebrate Christmas by putting up decorations, exchanging presents, singing carols and sharing a special meal. Some families also go to church or watch nativity plays.

Why do children learn about festivals and celebrations?

Children learn about festivals and celebrations to understand their own culture and other people’s traditions. It helps them see how life changes over time and encourages respect for different beliefs.

1 .
Europe’s biggest street festival happens in July. Where does it take place?
Edinburgh
Notting Hill
Cardiff
Belfast
It is called the Notting Hill Carnival. Around 1 million people go to see colourful floats and dancers in flamboyant costumes dance to music
2 .
Pancake Day signals the beginning of Lent. What name is it also known by?
Shruve Monday
Shrave Thursday
Shrive Wednesday
Shrove Tuesday
Lent is the traditional Christian period of fasting, which lasts for 40 days. Shrove Tuesday is the day before Lent, when households would traditionally use up their eggs, milk and sugar by making pancakes
3 .
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year, who do we remember?
Members of the armed forces
The King and his family
All our politicians
Pets around the country
The Royal British Legion charity sells paper poppy flowers to raise funds for veterans and their families. The poppy is a symbol of Remembrance Day
4 .
What is the day after Christmas Day called?
Hitting Day
Boxing Day
Karate Day
Fighting Day
It’s believed to have been named after the ‘Christmas box’ of money or gifts which employers used to give to servants and tradesmen
5 .
On one day of the year it is acceptable to play tricks and jokes on friends and family. When is this?
May 2nd
April 1st
June 4th
March 30th
This day is known as April Fool's Day. Even newspapers, TV and radio shows often feature fake stories on this day
6 .
Why are bonfires lit on the 5th of November?
Because it gets cold in November
To get rid of all the rubbish from the garden
To remember the Gunpower Plot and Guy Fawkes
To light up the streets to save money on lighting
This date marks the anniversary of Guy Fawkes’ plot to blow up the House of Lords and assassinate King James I in 1605
7 .
At the end of October things get a bit spooky! What do we celebrate?
Christmas Eve
Halloween
Mother's Day
The Edinburgh Festival
The modern way of celebrating Halloween is based on the Christian feast of All Hallows’ Eve and the Celtic festival of Samhain. Trick or treat?
8 .
St. George's Day is celebrated on the 23rd of April. What was St. George supposed to have done?
Knitted a jumper
Made a red cross
Slayed a dragon
Built a tall tower
The legend is that St. George was a Roman soldier who killed a dragon to rescue a princess!
9 .
The 21st of June is the Summer Solstice. What does this mean?
The day and night are exactly the same length
The shortest day and longest night in the year
The hottest day of the year
The longest day and shortest night in the year
Lots of people celebrate the solstice by watching the sunrise
10 .
On the 25th of January, a famous Scotsman's life is celebrated. Who was he?
James Scalds
Robert Burns
John Singe
Donald Heat
Many Scottish people hold a special supper (dinner) on Burns’ Night, a celebration of Robert Burns, with toasts and readings of his poetry
Author:  Angela Smith (Primary School Teacher & KS1 Quiz Writer)

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