Christmas Around the World
In the United States, who brings presents on Christmas?
Santa Claus
What are some family traditions people do during the holidays?
Eat a big meal / celebrate together
Diwali is known as the Festival of what?
The Festival of Lights
Which holiday lasts for 8 days?
Hanukkah
What holiday celebrates love and hearts?
Valentine's Day
What do people decorate with lights and ornaments?
A Christmas tree
What holiday has a piñata in Mexico?
Christmas (Las Posadas)
What special candle holder is used during Hanukkah?
A menorah
What do people say to wish each other a happy Eid?
“Eid Mubarak”
What holiday celebrates a new year starting?
New Year's Eve/Day
How do you say Merry Christmas in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad
What holiday celebrates the three kings visiting baby Jesus?
Three Kings Day (Día de los Reyes Magos)
What holiday has a dragon dance?
Lunar New Year
What holiday celebrates African American culture and traditions?
Kwanzaa
What holiday celebrates Irish culture with green clothes?
St. Patrick's Day
In Sweden, what animal is often seen as a Christmas symbol (hint: it has antlers)?
A reindeer
What holiday in Mexico celebrates people who have passed away?
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
What food is often eaten during Hanukkah that is fried in oil (like potato pancakes)?
Latkes
What special candle holder is used during Kwanzaa?
A kinara
What holiday in the U.S. celebrates giving thanks and eating a big meal?
Thanksgiving
In Mexico, what fun party game is often played at Christmas?
A piñata
What do people often build to remember loved ones during Día de los Muertos?
Altars (ofrendas)
What special month do Muslims celebrate with fasting?
Ramadan
Red, Green, and Yellow are colors that represent which African American holiday.
Kwanzaa
What holiday has a big family meal at night after fasting?
Ramadan/Eid
In Australia, is Christmas in the season of Winter or Summer?
Summer
In Mexico, what flower is popular at Christmas and is red?
Poinsettia
Each year is named after an animal. What is this called?
BONUS: 2026 is the year of _____________.
Zodiac (animal year)
the Horse
What do people say to wish someone a Happy Lunar New Year?
Gung Hei Fat Choy
What holiday uses red envelopes and dragons?
Lunar New Year