Hannukah
Which major religion celebrates it?
Judaism
When is it celebrated?
Between December 20 and 23, depending on the year
Who celebrates Kwanzaa?
African Americans
Who celebrates Christmas?
Christians
Who is your favorite teacher?
Mrs. Beall
Antiochus IV Epiphanes
Who celebrates Winter Solstice?
It is celebrated all around the world by different groups of people
When is Kwanzaa celebrated?
From December 25-31. The feast is held on the 31st.
When is Christmas celebrated?
It is celebrated on December 25th
Jingle Bells, Silent Night, Frosty the Snowman.....
When do people celebrate Hannukah?
In November or December
What do people do during this holiday?
Changes depending on the culture, but some commonalities include fires and feasts
How long is Kwanzaa?
Seven nights long
Where is Christmas celebrated?
It is celebrated all around the world such as USA, Europe, Africa
What is the spinning top called for Hannukah?
Dreidel
What do people do during this holiday?
Light the menorah, Make food including latkes, Give gifts, Dreidels
When is Winter Solstice celebrated?
Not really celebrated as frequently now a days
What do people do during Kwanzaa?
Songs and dances, African drums, Storytelling, Poetry reading, A large meal, Light candles on the Kinara.
What do people do during Christmas?
Giving gifts, Decorating the house with lights, Stocking, Feasts, Christmas trees
What day is the start of winter break?
December 20
Where is this holiday celebrated?
All around the world: USA/Israel
What is the earliest recording of the Winter Solstice?
Started as early as Neolithic period
Name one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa
Unity, Self-determination, Collective work and responsibility, Cooperative economics, Purpose, Creativity, Faith
What are the traditional colors of Christmas?
Red and green
What flavor of holiday cookie is your favorite?
Gingerbread, peppermint and chocolate, snicker doodle, sugar cookie