Christians & India
Name a holiday Christians worldwide celebrate?
Christmas
Epiphany
Who celebrates Hanukkah?
Jewish people
Who celebrates Kwanzaa?
African Americans
Who celebrates Chinese New Year?
China, South Korea, Vietnam and other places with many chinese people.
Who celebrates Tet?
Name a holiday Christians in Europe celebrate that has a saint name?
Saint Nicholas Day
Saint Lucia Day
When is Hanukkah?
Wed, Dec 25, 2024 – Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (this year)
8 days November/December depending on the moon.
When is Kwanzaa?
Dec. 26 to Jan. 1
When is Chinese New Year?
Sometime in January or February, depending on when the new moon is.
When is Tet?
Sometime in January or February, depending on when the new moon is.
Name a holiday Christians in Latin America celebrate?
Los Posadas
Nochebuena
Why do people celebrate Hanukkah?
commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the victory of the Maccabees over the Greek-Syrians
Why do people celebrate Kwanzaa?
To honor the ancestors, affirm the bonds between them, and to celebrate African and African American culture
Why do people celebrate Chinese New Year?
It is a time for removing the bad and the old, and welcoming the new and the good. It's a time to worship ancestors, exorcise evil spirits and pray for good harvest
Why do people celebrate Tet?
to express their respects to ancestors as well as welcome the Lunar New Year with family members
Name one holiday India celebrates?
Bodhi Day
Dhanu Sankranti
How long does Hanukkah last?
8 days
Where was Kwanzaa invented and when?
1966 in the U.S.
What color considered lucky?
Red
How do people celebrate Tet?
Tet is a time to emphasize the importance of a fresh start and spending time with family and loved ones. Some traditions include:
Name one of India's religions based on either Bodhi Day or Dhanu Sankranti.
Hinduism
Buddhism
What is the object called that holds the candles?
menorah
What color are the candles used for Kwanzaa?
Red, Black, and Green
What food is popular to eat during Chinese New Year?
dumplings
For Tet, people often eat Banh Chung. What is that?
Sticky rice cake