Christmas
What day is Christmas?
Dec 25th
How many nights does Hanukkah last?
8 days
What months are Chinese New Year?
January and February
When was Diwali this year?
Oct 22
How long is Ramadan?
29-30 days
What does this holiday celebrate?
The birth of Jesus Christ
What is the special candle holder called?
Menorah (or Hanukkiah)
What color is worn because it symbolizes luck and prosperity?
Red
What does the Diwali celebrate?
light winning over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance
What do Muslims practice from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan?
Fasting from food and drink
What is the traditional Italian Christmas Eve dinner?
The Feast of the Seven Fishes
What miracle does Hanukkah celebrate?
Celebrates freedom from oppression and freedom of religious expression
What type of calendar determines the date of Chinese New Year?
Lunar Calendar
What does the word Diwali mean?
Ramadan is an important month for what religion?
Islam
What religion celebrates Christmas?
Christianity
What game is involves a spinning top?
Dreidel
What is a common food eaten for good luck?
Dumplings, noodles, fish, etc.
Diwali is a major holiday in which religion?
Hinduism
What holy book is important during Ramadan?
The Qur’an
What popular Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
What special candle is used to light the other candles on the menorah?
The shamash
What animal cycle is used to represent each year?
Zodiac
What is the traditional oil lamp called that is lit during Diwali?
Diya
At the end of Ramadan, what celebration marks the end of fasting?
Eid al-Fitr