Christmas
When do we celebrate Christmas?
December 25
When do we celebrate Hanukkah?
December 7 to December 15
Why do we celebrate Kwanzaa?
We celebrate Kwanza to honor our ancestors, and to celebrate African-American culture.
When do we celebrate Chinese New Year?
February 10
When do you celebrate Diwali?
We celebrate Diwali during the Hindu month of Kartik, which is typically in the middle of October to the middle of November.
Why do we celebrate Christmas?
We celebrate Christmas to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Why do we celebrate Hanukkah?
We celebrate Hanukkh to commemorate the Second Temple of Jerusalem.
When do we celebrate Kwanzaa?
December 26 to January 1
Why do we celebrate Chinese New Year?
We celebrate Chinese New Year to welcome the new and the good, and to remove the bad and the old.
Why do you celebrate Diwali?
In northern India, we celebrate Diwali to honor the return of Lord Rama, his wife, Sita, and brother Lakshmana, from a 14-year exile in the forest. In southern India, we celebrate Diwali to celebrate the victory of Lord Krishna's destruction of the demon Naraka.
Who comes down our chimneys and leaves us presents?
Santa Claus
What is the name of the candle holder used in Hanukkah?
Menorah
Who created Kwanzaa?
Maulana Karenga
What does the dragon chase in the dragon dance?
The dragon chases a pearl, which symbolizes that the dragon is in pursuit of wisdom.
How many clay lamps do you light on Diwali?
At least 13
What do you put at the top of the Christmas tree?
A star.
What is the popular toy that people usually play with in Hanukkah?
Dreidel
What is the name of the feast on the sixth day?
Karamu
What do you wear in Chinese New Year?
To celebrate the new year, you wear fresh and clean clothes. You also wear red to ward off bad spirits.
What is another name for Diwali?
Deepawali
In the 12 Days of Christmas song, what does he give to his love on the 9th day?
Nine ladies dancing
Do you light the menorah after sunrise or sundown?
Sundown
What year was Kwanzaa created?
1966
What do your parents give you in Chinese New Year?
Your parents give you red envelopes with lucky money inside. They give them to you to wish you good health, and growth, and give them a long life.
Diwali is known as?
The festival of lights