Hanukkah
How many nights does Hanukkah last for?
8 days
How many days of celebration does Kwanzaa have?
A. 8
B. 3
C. 7
D. 5
7, corresponding to 7 principles, one for each day
True or False: Lunar New Year is the same date each year
False!
Between late January and mid February; it will be on 2/17 next year
Name a common activity to celebrate Christmas
Many ideas- special meal; baking; caroling; watching Parades; going to Mass; getting together with extended family; decorating the house; etc.
True or False: there are 5 traditional Chinese elements
True!
Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water
What is the name of the candle lit for each night of Hannukah?
The Menorah
What are the three ceremonial colors of Kwanzaa?
A. Red, yellow, black
B. Yellow, green, black
C. Red, green, black
C. Red, green, and black
Black represents the people, red the struggle, and green for the future and hope
How many Zodiac Animals are in the Chinese Calendar cycle?
12
What food is popular for Japanese Christmas?
KFC - yes, the fast food!
Name one tradition your family has for the holidays and what you enjoy about it
Several options!
Latkes (potato pancakes)
Sufganiyot (jelly donuts)
Rugelach (rolled pastry with sweet filling)
Gelt (gold wrapped chocolate coins)
Challah bread
Matzo ball soup / Matzo
True or false: Unity, faith, and purpose are 3 of the 7 principles of Kwanzaa
True!
The rest are creativity, cooperative economics, collective work & responsibility, and self-determination
Name three of the Zodiac animals
rat; ox; tiger; hare (rabbit); dragon; snake; horse; sheep; monkey; rooster (chicken); dog; and pig
It is believed to influence personality, fortune, careers, and relationships
True or false: in the Philippines, paper lanterns are used for lights
True; made of bamboo sticks and Japanese paper, lit up with candles or oil
Kwanzaa was first celebrated in what year?
A. 1965
B. 1966
C. 1955
D. 1971
B. 1966
One core Kosher law means which two foods cannot be consumed at the same time?
A. Sugar and Salt
B. Fish and Grains
C. Meat and Dairy
D. Oils and Dairy
C. Meat and Dairy cannot be had together, and need to be separated anywhere from 3-6 hours, sometimes longer
Meat- representing judgment/death
Dairy - representing kindness/life
Joloff rice; gumbo; peanut stew; Jambalaya; fried chicken or catfish; jerk chicken; plantains; okra; sweet potato pie; mac n' cheese, many others!
"Symbolic foods" include bananas, oranges, mango, okra, sweet potato, squash, eggplant
Name two traditional foods enjoyed for Lunar New Year
Dumplings; long noodles (for longevity); spring rolls; rice balls; fish; whole chicken; shrimp; pork belly; tangerines; oranges
Which of these is the Christmas symbol for Sweden?
A. Yule lads
B. Yule goat
C. Yule moose
B. yule goat
Name all 9 of Santa's reindeers
Dasher
Dancer
Prancer
Vixen
Comet
Cupid
Donner
Blitzen
Rudolph
Part 1: Hanukkah is also known as The Festival of the _______
Part 2: How many candles are on the Menorah
1. Lights
2. 9
part 1: true or false: Kwanzaa is considered a religious holiday
part 2: what is one thing you have learned about Kwanzaa based on the other questions?
part 1: false
part 2: varies
Part 1: What color is often worn for Lunar New Year?
Part 2: Which one of these is NOT a tradition for Lunar New Year?
A. Deep cleaning the entire house
B. Having a family reunion meal
C. Attending a Lantern Festival
D. Dances and parades
2. A
Part 1: True or false: countries, like Japan, celebrate Christmas for religious reasons
Part 2: What is the most popular cookie to make for Christmas in the US?
part 1: False, seen as a commercial/secular, romantic festival
part 2: sugar cookies
Name one thing you learned about each of the following:
Kwanzaa
Hanukkah
Lunar New Year
Many options