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 25th
Name one type of candy related to christmas
Candy canes
Name something that people do on Christmas.
drink hot chocolate, open gifts, watch Christmas movies, dinner with family, go out in the snow
During the eight nights of Hanukkah, Jews light candles on a special kind of lamp, called what?
A menora
How many candles are there? What holds the candles?
7 candles and Kinara
What is another name for Santa Claus?
Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, St. Nick
Name something that people do during Hanukkah.
People might play dreidel games and eat certain foods like sufganiyot (similar to jelly donuts) and latkes (fried potato pancakes).
What religion celebrates Hanukkah?
Jewish
When was Kwanzaa founded?
in 1966 by Dr. Ron Karenga a professor
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 something made out of candy for Christmas?
gingerbread house
Name something that people do during Kwanzaa.
singing and dancing, storytelling, poetry reading, African drumming, and feasting
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
How many people celebrate Christmas?
1.8 million
What is Hanukkah also known as? What is it celebrated with?
Festivals of Lights and lighting of the menorah, traditional foods, games and gifts.
What do people do with the unity cup during Kwanzaa?
Family and friends sip juice from the cup to represent unity.
Why do we celebrate Christmas?
It is the birthday of Jesus Christ.
Name 3 things that people eat on Kwanzaa.
Corn, peanut pudding, chicken, collard greens, fruit
Name something that all 3 holidays have in common.
All winter holidays that are celebrations