Who
What
When
Where
Why
100

This jolly person brings presents on Christmas.

Who is Santa Claus?

100

This is the traditional winter treat people leave out for Santa.

What are cookies (and milk)?

100

This is when Christmas is celebrated each year.

When is December 25th?

100

This is where many families put their Christmas presents.

Where is under the Christmas tree?

100

This is why people celebrate Christmas.

Why is to honor the birth of Jesus?

200

These are the people you celebrate holidays with.

Who are family and friends?

200

This holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus.

What is Christmas?

200

This is when Hanukkah begins this year.

When is December 14. 

200

This is where people place the menorah during Hanukkah.

Where is in a window or a special spot at home?

200

This is why families light candles during Hanukkah.

Why is to remember the miracle of the oil?

300

This baby is celebrated as being born on Christmas in the Nativity story.

Who is Baby Jesus?

300

This is the game played during Hanukkah using a spinning top.

What is dreidel?

300

This is when Kwanzaa is celebrated.

When is December 26th through January 1st?

300

This is where families display the kinara for Kwanzaa.

Where is on a table in their home?

300

This is why Kwanzaa was created.

Why is to celebrate African American culture and traditions?

400

These families celebrate the holiday of Hanukkah.

Jewish families. 

400

This special candle holder is used during Hanukkah.

What is a menorah?

400

This is when many families light the menorah during Hanukkah.

When is each night during Hanukkah?

400

This is where Santa is said to live.

Where is the North Pole?

400

This is why people give gifts at Christmas.

Why is to share kindness and joy?

500

These people teach others about the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa.

Who are parents, teachers, or community leaders?

500

This object holds the seven candles used during Kwanzaa.

What is a kinara?

500

This is when New Years Eve is celebrated.

When is December 31st?

500

This is where many families gather to celebrate winter holidays.

Where is at home (or a family member’s house)?

500

This is why families come together during winter holidays.

Why is to spend time with the people they love?