Christmas Traditions
Hanukkah
Diwali
Ramadan & Eid
Winter Celebrations Around the World
New Year Traditions
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This plant, often hung in doorways, is associated with a holiday kiss.
mistletoe
100
Hanukkah lasts for this many nights.
eight
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Diwali is also called the festival of these, symbolizing victory of light over darkness.
lights
100
Ramadan is observed by people of this religion
Islam
100
This African American cultural celebration takes place December 26–January 1.
Kwanzaa
100
The Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop happens in this city.
New York City
200
This European figure, celebrated on December 6th, inspired the modern Santa Claus.
Saint Nicholas
200
This special lamp holds the candles lit during Hanukkah.
menorah
200
Diwali is celebrated by followers of this major religion, along with Jains and Sikhs.
Hinduism
200
Muslims fast from dawn until this time.
Sunset
200
In China, the Winter Solstice Festival is known as this.
Dongzhi
200
In Spain, people eat this many grapes at midnight for good luck.
Twelve
300
In this country, people celebrate Christmas with a tradition called Las Posadas, reenacting Mary and Joseph’s journey.
Mexico
300
This fried potato dish is one of the most traditional Hanukkah foods
latkes
300
These small clay lamps are traditionally lit during Diwali.
Diyas
300
During Ramadan, people fast from what three main things during daylight hour
food, drinks (including water), and all oral intake
They refrain from eating and drinking from dawn to sunset.
300
In Sweden, December 13 celebrates this saint associated with light.
Saint Lucia
300
In Japan, the New Year is called this.
ShĹŤgatsu
400
This country is famous for eating KFC as a Christmas tradition.
Japan
400
The dreidel’s four Hebrew letters stand for this phrase meaning “A great miracle happened there.”
“Nes Gadol Haya Sham"
400
This Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity is honored during Diwali.
Laksmi
400
Why do Muslims fast during Ramadan?
practice self-discipline, grow spiritually, appreciate blessings, and honor the month when the holy book was first revealed
400
Hogmanay is the New Year celebration in this country.
Scotland
400
In Denmark, people jump off these at midnight to “jump into the new year.”
chairs
500
The Christmas tree tradition originally started in this country.
Germany
500
Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of this holy temple.
Second Temple in Jerusalem
500
In India, this type of explosive display is commonly used to celebrate Diwali
Fireworks
500
During Ramadan, many Muslims break their fast with this sweet, chewy fruit — it’s been a tradition for centuries
Dates
500
In Iceland, children are visited by 13 holiday figures known as these.
Yule Lads
500
In Greece, this sweet bread with a hidden coin is eaten for good luck.
Vasilopita
600
In this country, people go to early morning masses called Simbang Gabi leading up to Christmas.
Philippines
600
The miracle of Hanukkah is that this item lasted eight days instead of one.
Oil
600
Diwali marks the return of this hero to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana.
Lord Rama
600
A fun Eid tradition for everyone is this certain gift
Money
600
This ancient festival in Persia celebrated the victory of light over darkness and is still observed by some Iranians.
Yalda Night (Shab-e Yalda)
600
The world's largest New Year’s celebration is held in this city, hosting millions on Copacabana Beach.
Rio de Janeiro