Kwanzaa
Why do people celebrate Kwanzaa?
To celebrate African American culture and value
What is Chinese New Year?
Celebration of the Lunar New Year
What is Hanukkah?
A Jewish holiday that celebrates a miracle where oil lasted eight days
What is Christmas?
A holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus
What is the candleholder's name, and how many candles does it have?
Kinara and it has 7 candles
What gifts are given during Chinese New Year?
red envelopes with money
What is the candleholder's name?
Menorah with 9 candles
What are the symbols of Christmas?
Christmas tree, Santa Claus, stockings, presents
When is Kwanzaa?
December 26th – January 1st
What foods are eaten for good luck during the Chinese New Year?
Dumplings, noodles, fish
How many nights is Hanukkah?
8 nights
What do many kids leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
Cookies and milk
What are some traditions of Kwanzaa?
Lighting candles, storytelling, music , family gatherings
Why does the holiday start on a different day each year?
It follows the moon (the lunar calendar).
Why does a menorah have 9 candles?
the extra candle is the helper that lights all the candles. The candle helper is called a shamash
True or False: Christmas is celebrated on the same day all around the world
false (in some countries Christmas is celebrated on January 7th)
What is the name of the music and drumming tradition during Kwanzaa?
Ngoma
What are the traditions of the Chinese New Year?
Lantern festivals, Dragon Dances, Sweeping/cleaning house, fireworks
What are the traditions of Hanukkah?
Lighting the menorah, playing dreidel, and giving gifts
When is Christmas in the U.S.?
December 25th