United States
This is a very common type of decoration. They can be white or colored. They are shown on a house or bushes or trees.
What is lights
The Christmas season begins with this...the 4 week waiting period or 4 Sundays before Christmas
What is advent
Christians in Sweden celebrate this special day in honor of this special person who would deliver food to the poor in the dark, winter nights
What is St Lucia's day
This is the name of the Hindu New year celebration that is celebrated in India
What is Diwali
Most people in Israel celebrate what
What is Hanukkah
The night before Christmas is called this. It is a night that could involve various traditions including leaving cookies and milk for Santa
What is Christmas Eve
In England a traditional type of "fruitcake" is served at the end of dinner. What is this called
What is a Christmas pudding or "Figgy" pudding
What did St. Lucia wear on her head
What is a crown of candles
What season does Diwali take place in
What is fall
Hanukkah lasts for how many nights
What is 8
This is a holiday celebrated by African Americans in the United States. It lasts for 7 days.
What is Kwanza
A fun English tradition found at each person's place at the dinner table. A wrapped tube to include a crown, a joke and a small present.
What is a Christmas cracker
In Italy what was the legend called about the old woman who flew around on her broom giving treats to children while looking for Baby Jesus
What is the legend of Old Befana
Rangoli is the tradition of making beautiful artwork outside your door on the sidewalk. This is made from
What is colored, rice, sand or flower petals
During Ramadan, Muslim people fast. What does it mean to fast
What is to refrain from eating
The special feast during Kwanza is called
What is Karamu
This is a special day in Germany where the children leave out their shoes at the door at night to receive small treats or gifts
What is St. Nicholas day
In Italy, people have the tradition of going from house to house singing out loud sometimes dressed as shepherds and playing the flute and the bagpipes
What is Christmas caroling
Diwali lasts for how many days
What is 5 days
What food do the Muslims eat to break their fast before they eat their night meal
What is 3 dates
A traditional theater ballet show that is viewed over the holidays in the United States is called
What is the Nutcracker
What symbol of Christmas orginated in Germany
What is the Christmas tree
This is what is eaten in Italy on Christmas eve
What is seafood
After dinner, there is a celebration show of what
What is fireworks
What was the Hanukkah miracle that happened in the temple and the reason why Hanukkah lasts for 8 days
What is the lamp burning for 8 days even though there was only enough oil for 1 day