Chapter 13: Traditions and Holidays – Practice Test

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Chapter 13: Traditions and Holidays – Practice Test

Test your knowledge of Chapter 13. Choose the best answer for each question. Your results will be displayed at the end.

Results

#1. Which day is celebrated internationally as the workers day in Sweden?

#2. Which king was elected on June 6 1523 which initiated the Swedish state independence?

#3. What food is typical to eat on Midsummer?

#4. What colors does the Swedish flag have that is often hoisted during holidays?

#5. When does Advent occur?

#6. Which Christian events are remembered during Good Friday and Easter Sunday?

#7. Where do many of the traditional holidays in Sweden have their roots?

#8. What are the presents you give each other on Christmas Eve called?

#9. What does the word advent mean?

#10. Which event in Christianity is celebrated during Christmas?

#11. What do many usually do at the cemetery during All Saints Day?

#12. What is the main purpose of celebrating Lucia in December?

#13. Which holiday is celebrated by Muslims among others to end the fasting month of Ramadan?

#14. What do you often do during Midsummer Eve?

#15. Where does the Swedish midsummer tradition originally come from?

#16. How many candles are there usually in an advent candlestick?

#17. What do you often do in the evening during Valborgsmässoafton?

#18. What do children usually get in their Easter eggs?

#19. Why is All Saints Day celebrated?

#20. What date is Swedens National Day?

#21. What happened on June 6 1809 in Sweden?

#22. What date is Valborgsmässoafton celebrated?

#23. What do many bring into the house and decorate with lights and tinsel during Christmas?

#24. What is the purpose of celebrating Valborgsmässoafton?

#25. What are the special buns with saffron that you eat on Lucia called?