March kicks off a season of celebrations around the globe, and while your family might already be familiar with Passover and Easter, there’s so much more to explore. And hey, maybe the kids in your life can answer these quiz questions better than you!

Celebrating the triumph of good over evil, this Hindu celebration is also known as the festival of colors.

A. Diwali
B. Holi
C. Navaratri
D. Rama Navami 

How do families celebrate Nowruz (No-Rooz), also known as Persian New Year?

A. by hosting a big feast 
B. by cleaning their homes
C. by eating seven items that start with the letter s
D. all of the above 

Which action is not part of Songkran, the New Year festival celebrated in Thailand?

A. sprinkling water over statues of the Buddha
B. bringing sand to Buddhist temples
C. baking elaborate cakes
D. squirt-gun battles

What color was originally associated with St. Patrick?  

A. blue  
B. red
C. green
D. orange

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