Christmas
Is it true, Jesus Christ was born on Christmas Day?
True
What does the work Hanukkah mean?
Dedication
How manny total candles are there on a Kinara?
Does the sun look bigger in the winter?
Yes!
12th
Xmas means Christmas
True
How many candles does a Menorah have?
9 candles!
What color are the candles on the kinara?
Red, Green, Black
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6 sides!
What holiday is on December 6th?
Saint Nicholas Day. St. Nicholas, the patron saint of children, inspires traditions around the world from hunts for presents to stockings or shoes filled with sweets.
Who are the other reindeer that help pull Santa's sleigh?
Cupid, Dancer, Vixen, Dunder, Comet, Dasher, Prancer, and Blixen.
How long did the holly light burn for?
Eight days!
How many of each color candle are there on the kinara?
3 Red, 3 Green, 1 Black! Green: Future Red: Struggle out of slavery Black: Unity
What is a blizzard?
A bad snowstorm!
What number month was it on the roman calendar? 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th?
10th! It was originally the 10th month of the Roman calendar (until 153 BC). Hence, “December” comes from the Latin word decem, meaning “ten.”
What is Santa Clauses Dutch name?
Sinterklaas!
Instead of gifts, what did people give on Hanukkah?
Money!!
Is Kwanza a religious holiday?
No, Kwanza is not considered a religious holiday!
What are the winter months?
December 1 - February 28!
December is winter, it is supposed to snow in winter, right? What temperature does it have to be to snow?
32°F!
What country first brought Christmas trees into fame?
Germany!
Why is it a tradition to eat fried food on Hanukkah?
The oil that the food is fried in symbolizes the miracle oil that burned for eight days straight!
What kind of food is eaten on Kwanza?
Rice or couscous, candied yams, buttermilk biscuits and spoonbread, plantains, fritters, hoppin' John and injera.
Why are you able to see your breath in under 45 degree weather?
You breathe in oxygen, and your exhale has water vapor, which allows the visual in the cold temperatures.
When is the first day Kwanza?
December 26th!