Specific Holidays
Traditions
Celebrations
Other Holidays
Vocabulary
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Which holiday celebrates the end of Ramadan?
Eid-al-Fitr
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Why do families celebrate Kwanzaa?
To honor their ancestors.
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What makes the heritage festival in New Orleans unique? (pg. 115)
It honors the history and culture of the people of New Orleans.
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What holiday do Asian families have a special meal for? (pg. 105)
Asian New Year or Fall Moon Festival
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A special way that a group does something
Tradition
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People celebrate the Irish culture on this holiday.
St. Patrick's Day
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How is Christmas different from Kwanzaa?
Families decorate trees and celebrate the birth of Jesus on Christmas.
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Why do many communities hold their own special celebrations? (pg. 115)
To bring the people of the community together.
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How many days does Hanukkah last? (pg. 107)
8 days
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Animals raised on farms
Livestock
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On what day do we honor people who fought and died for the United States? (Pg. 121)
The last Monday in May
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How are Cinco de Mayo and St. Patrick's Day alike?
They both show that people are proud of their culture.
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What special event is held each year in Hutchinson, Kansas? (pg. 116)
The State Fair
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When is Cinco de Mayo celebrated? (pg 108)
May 5th
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A special day for remembering an important person or event
Holiday
400
What is it called when we honor the people who fought and died for the United States? (Pg. 121)
Memorial Day
400
What is Cinco de Mayo?
A Mexican holiday that celebrates the victory of the Mexican people over the French people.
400
What two holidays honor people who fought for the United States? (pg. 121)
Veterans Day and Memorial Day
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What might you see at the Kansas State Fair? (pg. 116)
Livestock, baked goods, arts and crafts, plants and vegetables
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A drive for equal treatment.
Civil Rights Movement
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What is one holiday that lights candles as a tradition?
Christmas, Kwanza, or Hanukkah
500
What color do people wear for St. Patrick's day? (pg. 109)
Green
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What id Dr. King fight for? (pg. 121)
He fought for all people to be treated equally.
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Why is Thanksgiving celebrated? (pg. 122)
To give thanks for the good things that happened during the year.
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Christmas is an example of one of these...
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