Hanukkah
How many candles are there? What do the candles means?
8 and the 8 days it lasts
How long does Kwanzaa last?
From December 26th to January 1st (7days)
What day is Christmas celebrated?
December 25
True or False
Yule and Christmas share many of the same traditions
Santa Claus, lighting a tree, decorating with holly and mistletoe, burning a Yule log, and even giving gifts.
During the eight nights of Hanukkah, Jews light candles on a special kind of lamp, called what?
a menorah
How many candles are there? What holds the candles?
7 candles and Kinara
How many people celebrate Christmas?
1.8 million
the shortest day of the year
What religion celebrates Hanukkah?
Jewish
Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday but instead it is what?
It's a celebration of the history, culture, and traditions of African Americans. In order to bring together African Americans of all different backgrounds.
What are some of the traditions we do during this holiday?
Decorate a tree, put up Christmas lights, gift giving, singing carols, dinner
What is Hanukkah also known as? What is it celebrated with?
Festivals of Lights and lighting of the menorah, traditional foods, games and gifts.
True or False
Hanukkah's dates on our calendar change from year to year.
True. The jewish calendar is based on a lunar-solar system.
True or False
Kwanzaa was supposed to be African American holiday instead of Christmas. But it became a holiday that many people also celebrate with Christmas.
True
Why do we celebrate Christmas?
It is the birthday of Jesus Christ.
What do children get for Hanukkah?
candy, chocolate money and real money