Diwali
Lakshimi is the goddess of __________
wealth
light
Maulana Karenga started the holiday called ______
Kwanzaa
Who receives Hanukkah gelt (coins?)
Children
How long does Chinese New Year last?
15 days
What is the name of the candle that represents light over darkness and good over evil?
diyas
When is St. Lucia (St. Lucy Day?)
December 13 in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and some parts of Italy?
How long is the Kwanzaa celebration?
Seven Days
What are the latkes?
potato pancakes
Why is red worn during Chinese New Year? Hint: What does the color red represent to the Chinese people?
good luck and red is said to scare away evil
What country is Diwali celebrate in ?
India
How do girls dress on St Lucia Day? Be specific as possible
white dress, red sash and crown of candles on her head
Kwanzaa is an African American holiday that celebrates the ________________ culture
African American
How long did the oil in the lamp last? (Hint: This is how many days Hanukkah is celebrated)
8 days
Where do children put the envelope they receive with money in it?
Under their pillow
When Hindus pray to Lakshmi what are they praying for ?
good luck in the new year
electric candles, small gifts, Christmas carols, cookies (Lussakatts) and special breakfast buns
Name three ways people celebrate Kwanzaa?
eat a eal, dance, decorate, fruits, wear special clothes light kinaras (candles)
Jewish families light candles on a special candleholder called a _______________
menorah
How long do children put the envelopes of money under theiir pillows?
seven days
Name two ways Hindus celebrate Diwali
Make diyas, wear new clothes, clean house, make sweets, fireworks
What was Lucy bringing to the people who were living underground because they were being punished for their faith?
Food
When does Kwanzaa end?
January 1st
There is a game with a popular top toy called a ______________.
Dreidel
Where do families put their red paper designs?
in the windows, on lanterns, red envelopes