Ramadan
St. Lucia
Diwali
Winter Solstice
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When is Ramadan?
Ramadan begins in the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
100
When is St. Lucia's Day celebrated?
St. Lucia's Day is celebrated on December 13th.
100
What do people do to start fresh for the new year?
People wear new clothes and clean the house to start fresh for the new year.
100
What is winter solstice? Explain it scientifically.
Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year and longest night.
200
Muslims think about the importance of ______________ when they give to charity and remember poor people.
Muslims think about the importance of generosity when they give to charity and remember poor people.
200
Who was St. Lucia (Lucy)?
St. Lucia was a girl who helped Christians by giving them food.
200
What do the diyas, clay lamps, represent in Diwali?
They represent the victory of good over evil.
200
Why does Winter Solstice have the longest night?
Our hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, and then we have less daylight.
300
When can Muslims eat during Ramadan?
Muslims may eat before sunrise and after the sun sets.
300
Why does St. Lucia wear a crown of candles?
This tradition is from the legend. Since her hands were full with bringing food, she wore candles to give herself light.
300
Lakshmi is the goddess of _____________.
Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth.
300
What does hemisphere mean?
Hemisphere means "half of the Earth".
400
What is the Islamic food standard (rules) called?
The food standard is called halal.
400
What are the special cookies called?
They are called Lussakatts.
400
Who celebrates Diwali?
Hindus, Sikhs, Jaiins, and Buddhists celebrate Diwali around the world.
400
What season does Australia have in December?
Australia has summer in December.
500
What is the large festival at the end of Ramadan called?
The festival is called Eud il-Fitr.
500
Where is St. Lucia's Day celebrated?
It is celebrated in Sweden and other European countries.
500
How many days is Diwali and how many days does it last?
Diwali lasts 5 days in October or November.
500
Why are the seasons opposite for the northern and southern hemispheres?
The seasons are opposite for each of the hemispheres, because the earth is tilted in opposite directions. For instance, if it is winter in Australia, then it is summer in the U.S. The sun would be tiled toward the U.S. and away from Australia.
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