Bohdi
Bohdi is celebrated annually on this day.
What is December 8th?
The word posada means this.
What is inn or lodging or accomodations?
Sadeh is a mid winter festival that was began in this ancient empire.
What is Persia?
These are the colors of Kwanzaa.
What are Black, Red, Green?
This is when Soyal is celebrated.
What is Dec 21st?
Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, continuously meditated for this many days.
What is 49 days?
Las Posadas takes place over nine nights during these dates.
What is December 16 - 24?
Sadeh is celebrated on 10 Bahman, also known as these dates in the Gregorian calendar (which is the calendar that we use).
What are January 29, 30, or 31?
This is when Kwanzaa is celebrated.
What is Dec 26-Jan 1?
This is the purpose of the Soyal ceremony.
What is to bring the sun back from its long winter slumber?
Bodhi Day is observed to mark the moment that took place 2,500 years ago when Siddhartha Gautama achieved this.
What is enlightenment or nirvana?
These candy-filled seven spiked balls are a must for Las Posadas.
What are piñatas?
Sadeh refers to this.
What is the one hundred days and nights remains to the beginning of spring?
Kwanzaa was created in this year by Dr. Maulana Korenga.
What is 1966?
The name Kwanzaa comes from a Swahili phrase that means "first fruits of the harvest".
The Soyal ceremony lasts for this period of time.
What is 16 days?
Siddhartha resolved to sit under this tree, also known as a Bodhi tree, and simply meditate until he found the root of suffering, and how to liberate oneself from it.
What is a peepal tree?
Each evening during the festival, a small child dressed as this leads a procession through the streets of the town.
What is an angel?
Sadeh is typically celebrated in these countries.
Name at least 2
What are Afghanistan, Iran, Tajikistan, Canada, and the United States?
The candle holder for seven candles, used in celebrating the festival of Kwanzaa.
What is a Kinara?
This is the tribe that celebrates Soyal.
Who are the Hopi?
These are some ways people may choose to commemorate the Bohdi Day.
Name at least 1.
What is meditation, study of the Dharma, chanting of Buddhist texts (sutras), performing kind acts towards other beings, or a traditional meal of tea, cake, and readings
This celebration has been a Mexican tradition for over 400 years, starting in this year.
What is 1586?
This mythological king is created with establishing the Sadeh tradition when he was climbing a mountain and saw a snake that he wanted to hit with a stone. When he threw the stone, it fell on another stone and since they were both flint stones, fire broke out and the snake escaped. This was how he discovered how to light a fire. After which, he cheered up and praised God who revealed to him the secret of lighting a fire. Then he announced: "This is a light from God. So we must admire it."
Who is King Hushang?
This is one of the seven main principles of Kwanzaa.
What is …
Umoja - Unity: To remain united in the community
Kujichagulia - Self-Determination: To be responsible for yourself and your community
Ujima - Collective Work and Responsibility: To work together
Ujamaa - Cooperative Economics: To create African-American owned businesses
Nia - Purpose: To build and develop the community
Kuumba - Creativity: To improve our community and make it more beautiful
Imani - Faith: To believe that the world can become a better place
A powerful being or spirit who, if given due veneration and proper respect, could use their powers for the good and well being of the people, bringing rainfall, healing, fertility, or protection.
What is a Kachina?