With the Fire On High
This tropical Caribbean island is home to Emoni's father, Julio.
Puerto Rico
This major historical revolution in Iran resulted in the overthrow of Shah Reza Pahlavi and the institution of an Islamic Republic.
Iranian/Islamic Revolution
In the Christian religion, Christmas is a celebration of the birth of this prophet.
This nine candled item is lit each night of Hanukkah.
Hanukkah Menora
This actor starred alongside Vanessa Hudgens in the Disney musical movie, High School Musical.
Zac Efron
Moana
This mohawked friend of Marjane's labeled himself as an anarchist and enjoyed hearing tales of war.
Momo
Chinese New Year can also be called by this title which relates to the moon cycles.
Lunar New Year
On New Year's Eve in New York, many gather in this part of the city to watch the ball drop.
Times Square
This Philadelphia Grammy nominated rapper, has pledged his time and money toward reforming the Criminal Justice justice system in the US by founding REFORM Alliance.
Meek Mill
Emoni's best friend Angelica was extremely skilled in this hobby, so much so that she went on to college to make it a career.
Art & Graphic Design
Marjane and Reza were tasked with a final project of creating this type of attraction based on Persian mythology.
Amusement Park
Occurring mostly in the United Kingdom, this day after Christmas holiday is known mostly as a shopping holiday.
Boxing Day
This fried potato pancake is a staple food on the Hanukkah table for many Jewish families.
Latkes
This African creature, considered to be the second largest land mammal, secretes an oily substance on their skin to use as sunblock.
Hippos
This supportive advisory teacher, helped Emoni through her initial pregnancy and advocated for her to remain at Schomburg High.
Ms. Fuentes
While staying in Austria, Marjane is constantly woken up by the sound of this item which her roommate operated each morning.
Hairdryer
Considered the shortest day of the year, this winter holiday is celebrated all around the world with various traditions such as yule log burnings, lantern making, and gathering together with family.
Winter Solstice
This winter holiday with African origins celebrates African heritage, community, family, and culture and lasts for seven days.
Kwanzaa
Annabeth Chase, demigod of Olympus and best friend of Percy Jackson, is the daughter of this intelligent Greek goddess.
Athena
This orange-red spice found in many spice cabinets was used by Emoni to add a pop to her pudding recipe.
Smoke Paprika
Marjane struggled to find this while living in Austria and initially upon returning to Iran. She felt she was split between two worlds.
Identity
Italian families often celebrate Christmas Eve with this type of seafood dinner.
Seven Fishes Dinner
This essential, green Christmas decoration was first seen on display in the 1830s in the home of German immigrants.
Christmas Tree
In 2004 this fantasy franchise film won all eleven Oscars for which it was nominated, including best picture.
Hint: I will accept the franchise name or the actual third film's name.
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King