Kwanzaa
How long does Kwanzaa last?
7 Days.
New Year's Eve is celebrated on December 31.
TRUE
What season begins in December?
WINTER
Hanukkah is the Festival of
LIGHT
What is the name of the saint connected to Christmas?
Saint Nicholas
Kwanza is based on the following number of ideas:
7
People have parties on New Year's Eve.
TRUE
When does winter begin?
December 21
The special candles used for this holiday are placed in a
MENORAH
What is the special name for Christmas songs?
CAROLS
When was Kwanzaa created?
1966
Where do people watch the ball drop in Times Square.
New York City
When is the Winter solstice (The shortest day of the year)?
December 21
What is a dreidel?
A 4 sided top.
Who made it against the law to celebrate Christmas?
The Pilgrims.
Kwanzaa is:
An African American celebration of culture and heritage.
What is a New Year's resolution?
A goal to achieve during the next year.
When is the earth closest to the sun?
WINTER
A traditional food eaten at Hanukkah is:
Latkes
When did Americans first begin to celebrate Christmas?
1800's
The name for the candleholder used for Kwanzaa is:
Kinara
In New Jersey we wear our bathing suits outside on New Year's Eve.
False.
When it is winter in the United States, what season is it in Australia?
SUMMER
How long does Hanukkah last?
8 days
During which war did all the soldiers stop fighting on Christmas Day?
World War 1