Kwanzaa
What day does Kwanzaa start? When does it end?
December 26th
January 1st
Why are fried foods eaten on Hanukkah?
In remembrance of the miracle of oil
When and where was Jesus born?
In a manger on December 25th
When is Boxing Day celebrated?
December 26th
What is the most common New Year's resolution?
Lose weight and/ or exercise more
How many green candles are there? What do they symbolize?
There are 3 and they symbolize the future
What is another name for the Hanukkah menorah?
Hanukkiah
What did the wise men see that they knew to follow to witness Jesus's birth?
A star
What other holiday falls upon Boxing Day?
Kwanzaa (Dec 26th)
Do Northerners or Southerners eat black-eyed peas on New Year's Day for good luck?
Southerners
What is the name of the feast on December 31st?
Karam
Which direction are the candles on a menorah lit? (right to left or left to right)
Left to Right
How many reindeers does Santa have? Name 3.
9
Blitzen, Comet, Cupid, Dasher, Prancer, Vixen, Dancer, and Donner
To whom do you give a present to on Boxing Day?
Someone whos rendered a service in the past year
ex: mail carrier, doorman, etc.
Up until 1750, what day was New Year’s Day?
March 21st
What are the traditional Kwanzaa colors?
Red, Black and Green
According to the Hebrew calendar, when does Hanukkah take place?
The 25th of Kislev
Who is St. Nicolas?
That's Santa Claus' real name!
No boxing occurs on Boxing Day, but what use to occur? (Before it became illegal)
Fox hunting
When was the first New Year's Eve ball drop?
1907
What are the 3 out of the 7 core principles of Kwanzaa?
1. Umoja: Unity
2. Kujichagulia: Self-Determination
3. Ujima: Collective Work and Responsibility
4. Ujamaa: Cooperative Economics
5. Nia: Purpose
6. Kuumba: Creativity
7.Imani: Faith
What are latkes?
Potato Pancakes!
Among Christians who lived in the East, when was Christmas originally celebrated?
What country did Boxing Day originate?
England
What god is January named after?
January is named after Janus, the god with two faces, one looking forward and one looking backward.