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• Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)

Which Korean dynasty ruled when Kim Busik compiled the Samguk sagi, the chronicle describing Chuseok’s Gabae story?

Answer

Goryeo dynasty

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• Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)

Which Korean city was the capital of Silla during the kingdom’s traditional Chuseok origin story?

Answer

Gyeongju

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• Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)

In which year was Ganggangsullae added to UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage?

Answer

2009

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• Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)

Which ancient Korean kingdom is named in the traditional Gabae origin story of Chuseok?

Answer

Silla

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• Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)

Which Silla king is traditionally credited with establishing the weaving contest that inspired Chuseok’s Gabae origin story?

Answer

King Yuri

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• Baby Shower Traditions

In the United States, what pre-birth gathering traditionally celebrates a first-time mother with gifts and games?

Answer

Baby shower

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• Baby Shower Traditions

In Islamic tradition, what newborn practice involves rubbing a softened date on the baby’s palate?

Answer

Tahnik

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• Baby Shower Traditions

In Sikh tradition, what ceremony gives a newborn a name at the gurdwara?

Answer

Naam Karan

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• Baby Shower Traditions

In Chinese tradition, what practice traditionally keeps a new mother at home for about one month after childbirth?

Answer

Zuo yuezi

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• Baby Shower Traditions

In baby-shower games, what item do guests traditionally avoid saying in the “Don’t Say Baby” game?

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Baby

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• Baby Shower Traditions

In Ireland, what ceremony traditionally introduces a baby to the Christian faith through water?

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Baptism

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• Baby Shower Traditions

In Hindu tradition, what ceremony formally gives a baby its name?

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Namkaran

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