Christmas
What religion celebrates Christmas?
Christianity
In which religion do people get together for Ramadan?
Muslim
What is the meaning in English of "Eid al-Fitr"
Breaking of the fast
When is New year usually celebrated?
January 1st
Who is Santa Claus
An old man with a long white beard who brings presents to children on Christmas day.
Where is Christmas celebrated?
Around the world
What do muslims do in Ramadan?
They fast and pray. They also donate money to charities and to their mosques.
When does Eid begin?
December 31st
What are ornaments?
Decorations.
People usually put them in Christmas trees and around the house.
This person brings gifts to the children on Christmas eve
Santa
What do muslims do after the sun goes down?
They have a large meal
What does Eid Al-Fitr celebrate?
It celebrates the breaking of the month-long fasting of Ramadan.
Why is Sydney, Australia an important city mentioned in the reading?
Because it is one of the first large cities in the world to celebrate the new year
Fireworks
Explosions of light in the sky
What day is Christmas celebrated?
December 25th
What is the name of the muslim's holy book?
The Quran
What do muslim families do before the Eid celebration begin?
They have to donate to charity (food or money)
What is the name given to people counting the minutes before the new year starts?
A countdown.
Resolutions
Goals that people write about what they want to accomplish in the next year
What does Christmas celebrate?
The birth of Jesus Christ
How many times per day do people pray during Ramadan?
5 times
What do Muslim families do in the morning of the new moon sighting, when Eid starts?
They eat a small snack or meal together with their families and then they go to a mosque to pray
What is the name given to New Year celebration parties in Japan?
"Forget the year" parties
Stocking
A long sock hun up on the fireplace for Santa to fill with gifts
Where does Santa put the presents for children
Under the Christmas tree.
What is Laylat al-Qadr?
It is the holiest night of the month of Ramadan. It celebrates the night that the prophet Mohammad first received the Quran.
What do Muslims do in the afternoon, after praying in the mosque?
They eat a large meal with their family and friends.
Children receive gifts and money from adults.
Name 2-3 new year celebration traditions
Fireworks
Burn lucky charms
New year doll
Party celebrations
Mr. New Year (Muñeco de año viejo)
New year resolutions
Countdown
Counting numbers in reverse order to zero. Usually done in new year starting in the last minute before midnight.