Name that Holiday
Is celebrated during December in Ontario and uses trees as decorations
Christmas
Christmas is celebrated on which dates (not just Canada)
December 6th, December 24th, December 25, January 6th
What is the Christian reason Christmas started
It celebrates the birth of Jesus
Name a food eaten during Hannukah
Jelly donuts, latkes,
What game is played during Hanukkah with a clay top
Dreidel
Lights candles on each day of the event
Hanukkah
When is Canada's Remembrance day
November 11th
Why is Diwali celebrated
There was a war between light and dark and light won, so they celebrate with lights
Name a food traditionally eaten at a Canadian Thanksgiving
Turkey, potatoes, ham, stuffing, corn, green beans
What is important on Remembrance day
Moment of silence and wearing a poppy
Is a day of remembrance for soldiers that have given their lives
Remembrance day
When is the New Year celebration
December 31st- January 1st
Why is Hanukkah celebrated
Judah Maccabee fought in a war and won. After the war, the lamp oil lasted 8 days and nights instead of only 1.
What is eaten for Christmas dinner in Canada
Ham, turkey, potatoes, stuffing, pie, carrots, green beans,
What colour do we wear to honor residential schools
Orange Shirts
Is a happy day to remember family that has died
Day of the Dead
When is the Canadian Thanksgiving
The second Sunday in October
Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
To remember everything we are thankful for
What food is used to play Dreidel
Gelt (chocolate coins)
What do many places around the world do for Christmas
Santa comes, gather with family, decorate their homes, exchange gifts
A time when lights are placed around doorways
Diwali
When is Day of the Dead celebrated?
November 1st and 2nd
Why is Orange Shirt day a day to remember
To remember those that attended residential schools.
What foods are used during Day of the Dead celebrations
Sugar skulls, spicy hot chocolate (atole), pan de muerto
What do many people do on Day of the Dead
Have a picnic in the cemetery and create an altar for their family that has passed