Christmas
Kwanzaa
Hanukkah
St. Nicholas Day
Lunar New Year
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The fat bearded man who delivers presents

Santa

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What is a kinara?

A seven branched candleholder used to celebrate Kwanzaa

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What is dreidel?

Dreidel is a game that is commonly played during Hanukkah. The dreidel itself is a spinning top with four sides, and each side consists of a Hebrew letter.

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This is the date St. Nicholas Day is celebrated each year

December 6th

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The color associated with fortune and happiness in Lunar New Year celebrations

Red

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This reindeer, named after a glowing feature, leads Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve

Rudolph

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Who is Dr. Maulana Karenga?

Creator of Kwanzaa

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What is the significance of the extra candle (the shamash) in the middle of a menorah?

It is used as a "helper" to light the other candles.

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St. Nicholas was a bishop in this ancient region, now part of modern-day Turkey

Myra (or Lycia)

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Lunar New Year of 2025 is the year of what animal?

Snake

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This type of plant, often used as a Christmas decoration, is associated with kissing

Mistletoe

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What is Umoja?

 This is the principle of Kwanzaa that focuses on unity and bringing together family, community, and people.

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What does the miracle oil symbolize on Hanukkah?

The small amount of oil that was used to light the menorah that lasted for 8 days.

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St. Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors, and children, and this festive figure he inspired

Santa Claus

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The fruit given as a gift during Lunar New Year to symbolize luck and prosperity

Tangerine
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How many drummers drumming in The 12 Days of Christmas are there?

12

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What are the Seven Principles?

What are the Seven Principles? Kwanzaa is celebrated for seven days, each dedicated to one of these, which represent core values.

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What is a latke?

A fried potato pancake

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St. Nicholas is famously known for providing gold to save three girls from this unfortunate fate

Poverty

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Why do families clean their homes during the new year?

To sweep away bad luck

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What is the #1 grossing Christmas movie?

Home Alone

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What does green symbolize in Hanukkah?

Green represents the future and hope.

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What does the word Hanukkah mean?

Dedicate

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In many European countries, children leave these items out to be filled with gifts on St. Nicholas Day

Shoes (or boots)

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i’m When do people start giving and stop receiving red envelopes (hongbao)?

When they get married