KS1 Britain | Festivals and Celebrations

History Quiz - Festivals and Celebrations in Britain 1 (Questions)

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.

Key Terms

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

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.

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On the 25th of January, a famous Scotsman's life is celebrated. Who was he?

[ ]	James Scalds
[ ]	Robert Burns
[ ]	John Singe
[ ]	Donald Heat

Pancake Day signals the beginning of Lent. What name is it also known by?

[ ]	Shruve Monday
[ ]	Shrave Thursday
[ ]	Shrive Wednesday
[ ]	Shrove Tuesday

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

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 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

Europe’s biggest street festival happens in July. Where does it take place?

[ ]	Edinburgh
[ ]	Notting Hill
[ ]	Cardiff
[ ]	Belfast

At the end of October things get a bit spooky! What do we celebrate?

[ ]	Christmas Eve
[ ]	Halloween
[ ]	Mother's Day
[ ]	The Edinburgh Festival

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

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

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What is the day after Christmas Day called?

[ ]	Hitting Day
[ ]	Boxing Day
[ ]	Karate Day
[ ]	Fighting Day

History Quiz - Festivals and Celebrations in Britain 1 (Answers)

On the 25th of January, a famous Scotsman's life is celebrated. Who was he?

[ ]	James Scalds
[x]	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

Pancake Day signals the beginning of Lent. What name is it also known by?

[ ]	Shruve Monday
[ ]	Shrave Thursday
[ ]	Shrive Wednesday
[x]	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

On one day of the year it is acceptable to play tricks and jokes on friends and family. When is this?

[ ]	May 2nd
[x]	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

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
[x]	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!

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
[x]	The longest day and shortest night in the year

Lots of people celebrate the solstice by watching the sunrise

Europe’s biggest street festival happens in July. Where does it take place?

[ ]	Edinburgh
[x]	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

At the end of October things get a bit spooky! What do we celebrate?

[ ]	Christmas Eve
[x]	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?

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
[x]	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