Lights and Traditions
This holiday is known as the "Festival of Lights" and involves lighting a menorah
What is Hanukkah?
This fried potato dish is traditionally served during Hanukkah
What are latkes?
This song declares "dashing through the snow, in a one horse open sleigh"
What is Jingle Bells?
This star is often placed at the top of Christmas trees
What is the Star of Bethlehem?
The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year and is celebrated in this Chinese festival
What is the Dongzhi Festival?
During Christmas people like these decorative items on trees and around homes
What are string lights?
This sweet tree is commonly left out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve
What are cookies?
The story of Hanukkah revolves around this group reclaiming the temple in Jerusalem
Who are the Maccabees?
This small, spinning top is a popular game during Hanukkah
What is a dreidel?
Las Posadas, a reenactment of Mary and Joseph's journey, is celebrated in this country
What is Mexico?
During Ramadan, these lanterns are often lit to celebrate the evenings
What are fanous (lanterns)?
In Japan families often enjoy this fast food for Christmas dinner
What is KFC?
The story of this profits willingness to sacrifice his son is commemorated during Eid al-Adha
Who is Ibrahim (Abraham)?
This red and white striped candy is a popular Christmas treat
What is a candy cane?
This holiday, celebrated in December, was created to honor African heritage in unity
What is Kwanzaa?
The miracle of Hanukkah commemorates oil lasting for this many days
What is eight?
During Ramadan, this dried fruit is often used to break the fast
What are dates?
This classic Christmas story by Charles Dickens features Ebeneezer Scrooge
What is "A Christmas Carol"?
During Kwanzaa, this candleholder is used to represent seven core principles
What is a kinara?
This Nordic country is home to the Yule Goat, a traditional holiday symbol
What is Sweden?
This Indian festival of lights often coincides with late fall or early winter
What is Diwali?
This popular holiday drink is made with eggs, milk, sugar, and often spiced with nutmeg
What is eggnog?
This is Islamic Holiday marks the end of Ramadan and includes recitation of a special prayer
What is Eid al-Fitr?
This traditional garment, often worn during Eid celebrations, symbolizes modesty and festivity in many Muslim cultures
What is a thobe (for men) or an abaya (for women)?
This ancient Persian festival celebrates the longest night of the year with poetry and pomegranates
What is Yalda Night?