Name that Holiday
Celebration Date
Holiday Meaning
Fine Foods
Activities
100

Is celebrated during December in Ontario and uses trees as decorations

Christmas

100

Christmas is celebrated on which dates (not just Canada)

December 6th, December 24th, December 25, January 6th

100

What is the Christian reason Christmas started

It celebrates the birth of Jesus

100

Name a food eaten during Hannukah

Jelly donuts, latkes, 

100

What game is played during Hanukkah with a clay top

Dreidel

200

Lights candles on each day of the event

Hanukkah

200

When is Canada's Remembrance day

November 11th

200

Why is Diwali celebrated

There was a war between light and dark and light won, so they celebrate with lights

200

Name a food traditionally eaten at a Canadian Thanksgiving

Turkey, potatoes, ham, stuffing, corn, green beans

200

What is important on Remembrance day

Moment of silence and wearing a poppy

300

Is a day of remembrance for soldiers that have given their lives

Remembrance day

300

When is the New Year celebration

December 31st- January 1st

300

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.

300

What is eaten for Christmas dinner in Canada

Ham, turkey, potatoes, stuffing, pie, carrots, green beans, 

300

What colour do we wear to honor residential schools

Orange Shirts

400

Is a happy day to remember family that has died

Day of the Dead

400

When is the Canadian Thanksgiving

The second Sunday in October

400

Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?

To remember everything we are thankful for

400

What food is used to play Dreidel

Gelt (chocolate coins)

400

What do many places around the world do for Christmas

Santa comes, gather with family, decorate their homes, exchange gifts

500

A time when lights are placed around doorways

Diwali

500

When is Day of the Dead celebrated?

November 1st and 2nd

500

Why is Orange Shirt day a day to remember

To remember those that attended residential schools.

500

What foods are used during Day of the Dead celebrations

Sugar skulls, spicy hot chocolate (atole), pan de muerto

500

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

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