Hanukkah
Who celebrates Hanukkah?
Jewish people
Vietnam
Who celebrates Ramadan?
Muslims
Who celebrates Kwanza?
Africans and/or African-Americans
This holiday celebrates the birth of which person?
Jesus
During Hanukkah, families light a special candle holder with eight main branches plus a helper candle. What is this holder called?
menorah
What gift do children receive on Tet?
red envelopes with money
During Ramadan, many people fast from dawn until sunset. What does it mean to fast?
to not eat or drink
When do people celebrate Kwanza?
from Decemeber 26th-January 1st
What is a common decoration families put in their homes for Christmas?
lights, tree, wreath, stockings
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Why do people celebrate Tet?
It is the Lunar New Year.
What is the biggest day of celebrating that comes after the last day of Ramadan?
Eid al Fitr (Eid)
Children receive zawadi during Kwanza. What is zawadi?
What do people sing during Christmastime?
Carols
A fried food made from potatoes is commonly eaten during Hanukkah to remember oil that lasted longer than expected. Also known as a potato pancake. What is this food called?
latkes
What is one way people celebrate Tet that one may see in the street?
People perform dragon dances or light fireworks.
Why do Muslims celebrate Ramadan?
It is part of their religion.
Unlike a Hanukkah menorah which holds 8 candles, a kinara only holds ____ candles.
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Who wrote "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"?
Dr. Seuss
Another way people celebrate Hanukkah is playing a spinning-top game. What is the name of the game?
Dreidel
What is a popular food that people eat during this holiday?
Earth cake
Why do Muslims fast on during this time?
The tradition of fasting helps remind them to be thankful and that there are people who are always hungry.
Houses are decorated with balloons, streamers, and flowers with the colors red, green, and black. Why those colors?
Red, green, and black represent the colors of the African flag.
What kind of cookie is shaped like a little person?
Gingerbread cookies