FOOD
Black-eyed peas are thought to bring luck and prosperity for this holiday, greens (usually collards) to bring wealth, and pork to symbolize moving forward.
December 8
What is BODHI?
A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus.
What is Christmas?
The symbols represent faith, unity, collective responsibility, creativity, purpose, cooperative economics and self-determination
What is Kwaanza?
“I have a little dreidel. I made it out of clay.
And when it’s dry and ready, oh dreidel I shall play.
Oh, dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made you out of clay.
And when you’re dry and ready, oh dreidel we shall play.”
What is a driedal?
Latkes are potato pancakes, fried and then served with applesauce or sour cream. Jelly doughnuts are a popular dessert.
What is Hannukah?
Celebrated from December 26 to January 1.
What is Kwaanza?
A week-long African American holiday celebrating African heritage based on the African harvest time.
What is Kwaanza?
In Hebrew, the word for this holiday means "dedication."
What is Chanukah?
In Germany, the Christmas a special ornament is hidden in a hard-to-spot place in the tree and the first child to find it gets a special present and good luck for the coming year.
When evening comes, they enjoy a special dinner called the Holy Night Supper that features a 12-course meal of vegetarian dishes
What is Orthodox Christmas?
Celebrated for eight days each November or December
What is Hanukkah?
An 8 day Jewish holiday celebrating the victory of the Maccabees and rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.
What is Hanukkah?
On this day in France, a delicious "kings' cake" known as la galette des rois is baked.
It has spots for nine candles – one for each night of Hanukkah and the extra candle, called the Shamash, is used to light all of the others
What is the menorah?
Lucky food is served during the 16-day festival season, for example dumplings for wealth.
What is Lunar New Years
Can be celebrated in January, February, March, April, September, or November, depending on the lunar calendar
What is Lunar New Year?
A Buddhist holiday celebrating the Buddha's enlightenment.
What is Bodhi?
The color gold is said to bring wealth, and the color red is considered especially lucky
What is Lunar New Years?
Menorah, wreath, candles, donuts, garland, bow, cupcake, gifts, candles, dreidel, confetti, coins, oil, sufganiyan, snowflakes and Jewish star.
What is Hannukkah symbols?
A sweet slice made of copha and mixed fruit. Roast chicken, ham and turkey. Stuffing.
What is a traditional Christmas dinner?
The first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar
What is New Years?
To honor this third-century saint on December 13, many girls in Sweden dress up as “Lucia brides” in long white gowns with red sashes, and a wreath of burning candles on their heads.
What is St. Lucia Day?
After dinner, some families give small treats to their neighbours, like cookies, candy, and chocolate.
What is Orthodox Christmas?
Both of these fruits are important Chinese New Year symbols that represent abundant happiness.
What is tangerines and oranges?