KWANZAA
The traditional colors of Kwanzaa are....
What is black, red and green; black for the people, red for their struggle, and green for the future and hope that comes from their struggle.
This reindeer's name begins with a "B"
Candles on this are lit each night of the festival of lights.
What is a Menorah.
St Nicholas' day is celebrated on this day every year.
What is December 5th.
This holiday occurs on either December 20, 21, 22, or 23 in the Northern Hemisphere, where it is the shortest day of the year. People all over the world participate with festivals and celebrations. Long ago, people celebrated by lighting bonfires and candles to coax back the sun.
What is Winter Solstice.
Kwanzaa celebrations lasts for 1 week. It begins on_________ and ends on________.
What is beginning on December 26th and ends on January 1st. (New Year's Day)
This soda company was the first to use Santa Claus in an advertisement.
Coca Cola
The festival of lights lasts this many days.
What is 8 days.
St. Nick is revered for being a protector of children. He is known for leaving gifts for children overnight in this capsule.
What are the children's shoes.
This holiday is a festival observed by historical Germanic peoples. Scholars have connected the celebration to the Wild Hunt, the god Odin, and the pagan Anglo-Saxon Mōdraniht. It later underwent Christianized reformulation resulting in the term Christmastide.
What is Yule.
This Kwanzaa symbol represents the children in each family.
What is corn.
Santa's real name is this.
Kris Kringle
This traditional Hanukkah gift is chocolate candy wrapped in gold foil that looks like a coin.
What is Gelt.
St Nicholas was also known as a protector of the poor. This fruit is given in groups of 3 to represent the gold St Nick gave to provide dowries for impoverished maidens.
What are Oranges.
For Christians in Spain and Latin America, this holiday on January 6th celebrates the biblical tale in which the Three Wise Men visited baby Jesus after his birth.
Kwanzaa is a holiday that was created in the aftermath of Dr. Martin Luther King's death. This period was known as...
What is the Civil Rights movement.
In the song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" this is given on the 10th day.
What is 10 lords-a-leaping.
A spinning top that is used to play a traditional Hanukkah game is called..
What is a Dreidel.
The name Santa Claus was derived from this Dutch pronunciation of St. Nicholas.
What is Sinter Klass.
In Alpine countries, Saint Nicholas has a devilish companion who punishes the bad children the night before. This Holiday is named after him.
What is Krampusnacht; a Celebration of Krampus.
This Kwanzaa symbol is a place mat; usually made of straw.
What is the Mkeka Mat. Mkeka is Swahili for "foundation."
This Christmas movie has been played more than any other.
What is It's a Wonderful Life.
A traditional Hanukkah food, latkas, is often served with these two things.
What is applesauce and sour cream.
Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of all the following except A. sailors B. merchants C. archers, D. thieves, E. Pregnant Women F. children, G. brewers, or H. pawnbrokers.
What is E., Pregnant Women. It is actually St. Gerard Majella (and, in earlier days, St. Margaret) who is the patron saint of pregnant women and women in labor.
This holiday is celebrated during the Advent season, usually on the night of the Winter's Solstice. On this day, some churches hold a church service that honors lost loved ones and people who have lost loved ones in that year.
What is Blue Christmas; also called the Longest Night.