Christmas
What is the religion that originally celebrated this holiday? Islam, Judaism, Christianity, or Hindusim
Christianity
What religion celebrates this holiday? Islam, Judiasm, Christianity, or Hinduism
Judiasm
When is the Winter Solstice?
The first day of winter/shortest day of the year (this year it was on December 21st)
What color are the envelopes that adults and children typically recieve during Chinese New Year?
Red
In what year was Kwanzaa first celebrated? 1941, 1850, or 1966?
1966
What event does Christmas celebrate?
The birth of Jesus
The celebration of lights
True/False: Winter solstice was seen as the symbolic death and rebirth of the sun in some cultures?
True
The Chinese Calendar matches an animal to each year. What animal will 2020 be? Pig, rat, ox, or rooster?
Ox
Kwanzaa is a celebration of African-American culture that began in which state?
California
Christmas trees are typically what type of tree? Pine, maple, birch, or palm
Pine
How long is the celebration of Hanukkah?
8 days and nights
True/False: Yule, Maghi, and Yalda Night are all different celebrations of Winter Solstice
True. Yule (pagan), Maghi (Indian) ,Yalda Night (Iranian)
True/False: the celebration of the new year traditionally honors both the Chinese gods and family ancestors
True
There are 7 principles that Kwanzaa celebrates. Which is NOT one of those principles? Unity, Purpose, Leadership, or Self-Determination
Leadership
Why do people traditionally exchange gifts on Christmas?
Because the three Kings brought baby Jesus gifts for his birthday on this day
How many candles are on the menorah?
9 total. 8 for each day and an extra "helper" candle
Why did ancient cultures celebrate winter solstice?
Last feast celebration before deep winter began - cattle were slaughtered, wine was ready to drink, weather is still mild
What food is traditionally served at the New Year Eve dinner because it looks like an ancient Chinese purse of money?
Dumplings
The way that people celebrate Kwanzaa can look different. Typically people wear some kind of African clothing that usually features one of three Pan-African colors. Name one of those colors.
Red, Green, or Black