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Kwanzaa
Hanukkah
Ramadan
Day of the dead history
Day of the dead symbolism
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To help African Americans remember and celebrate their heritage.
What is the purpose of Kwanzaa?
100
A Jewish celebration in late November, early December that lasts 8 days.
What is the festival of lights?
100
The ninth lunar month of the year
When is Ramadan celebrated?
100

These people believed in honoring the dead through a month long ritual.

Who are the Aztecs?

100

These objects represent fire.

What are candles?

200
A special candlestick holder to represent the principles of Kwanzaa
What is a kimara?
200
To celebrate their victory against Syria, the Jewish people lit a lamp with enough oil to last one day but it stayed lit for 8.
What is the Miracle of the Oil?
200
Only after dark
When do you eat during Ramadan?
200

Day of the Dead comes from this religion.

What is Catholicism?

200

These objects symbolize water.

What is a clay pitcher or glass?

300
To maintain unity in the family and community.
What is the Umoja principle?
300
A special candlestick holder used during Hanukkah.
What is a Menorah?
300
To do as many good deeds as possible throughout the course of the holiday.
What is purpose of Ramadan?
300

These people introduced All Saints Day and All Souls Day.

Who are the Spanish?

300

These objects represent wind.

What is papel picado?

400
Self determination; to be responsible and speak for oneself
What is the kujichangulia principle?
400
December 8th
When does Hanukkah begin in 2012?
400
The prophet who is said to be "generous like the wind during the month of Ramadan"
Who is Muhammad?
400

The Aztecs believed in honoring the dead through this month.

What is Miccailhuitontli?

400

These foods are symbolic of Day of the Dead.

What is Pan de Muerto, Atole, Chocolate, Mole, and Fruit?

500
Purpose, to build and develop the community for the benefit of the people.
What is the nia principle?
500
One Candle
What is the number of candles lit each night during Hanukkah?
500
Feed one needy person each day of the month
What do you do if you are too old or sick to fast during Ramdan?
500

Day of the Dead originated in this century.

What is the ninth century?

500

This type of incense is used in traditional altars

What is copal incense?