Kwanzaa
Hanukkah
Ramadan
Christmas
American Traditions
100
To help African Americans remember and celebrate their heritage.
What is the purpose of Kwanzaa?
100
A Jewish celebration in late November, early December that lasts 8 days.
What is the festival of lights?
100
The ninth lunar month of the year
When is Ramadan celebrated?
100
December 25th
What is the date of Christmas?
100
Red Nosed Reindeer
Who is Rudolph?
200
A special candlestick holder to represent the principles of Kwanzaa
What is a kimara?
200
To celebrate their victory against Syria, the Jewish people lit a lamp with enough oil to last one day but it stayed lit for 8.
What is the Miracle of the Oil?
200
Only after dark
When do you eat during Ramadan?
200
Bearded jolly gift bringer
Who is Santa?
300
To maintain unity in the family and community.
What is the Umoja principle?
300
A special candlestick holder used during Hanukkah.
What is a Menorah?
300
To do as many good deeds as possible throughout the course of the holiday.
What is purpose of Ramadan?
300
Figurines of Mary, Joseph, and baby set in a barn
What is a nativity scene?
300
Destroyer of Whoville Christmas
Who is The Grinch?
400
Self determination; to be responsible and speak for oneself
What is the kujichangulia principle?
400
December 8th
When does Hanukkah begin in 2012?
400
The prophet who is said to be "generous like the wind during the month of Ramadan"
Who is Muhammad?
400
Reason for Christes Maesse (Christ Mass)
What is the birth of Jesus Christ?
400
Biggest Shopping Day of the Year
What is Black Friday?
500
Purpose, to build and develop the community for the benefit of the people.
What is the nia principle?
500
One Candle
What is the number of candles lit each night during Hanukkah?
500
Feed one needy person each day of the month
What do you do if you are too old or sick to fast during Ramdan?
500
Reason for giving gifts
What is the gifts of the magi?
500
Hung by the fire
Where do you put your stocking?
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