Christmas Traditions
Name of the plant associated with kissing during Christmas
Mistletoe
Amount of nights that Hanukkah lasts
Eight nights
Amount of principles are celebrated during Kwanzaa
Seven principles
Hindu festival of lights, sometimes celebrated in late fall or early winter
Diwali
Saint’s day celebrated on December 13 with candle-lit processions in Sweden
St.Lucia's Day
European country where the tradition of the Christmas trees originated
Germany
Name of the candleholder used during Hanukkah
Menorah or Hanukkiah
Colors that represent Kwanzaa, seen in its candles
Red, black, green
Chinese festival that celebrates the longest night of the year, usually around the Winter Solstice
Dongzhi Festival
African nation that celebrates "Hogbetsotso," a festival of peace, in the winter season.
Ghana
Traditional meal eaten on Christmas Day in Japan
The traditional game played during Hanukkah
Dreidel
Meaning of Kwanzaa in Swahili
First fruits
Asian country that celebrates the Lunar New Year with the tradition of giving red envelopes filled with money, known as hongbao.
China
Northern European country where people celebrate “Jólabókaflóð,” or the Christmas Book Flood, by exchanging books on Christmas Eve.
Iceland
Name of the Mexican tradition where children break a star-shaped object to celebrate Christmas
Piñata
Food that is commonly eaten during Hanukkah, made from potatoes.
Latkes
Name of the candleholder used during Kwanzaa
Kinara
Buddhist holiday in December which commemorates Siddhartha Gautama's enlightenment
Bodhi Day
Caribbean country where Junkanoo, a colorful festival, celebrated on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
The Bahamas
Country celebrates Christmas with the arrival of Tió de Nadal, a log that "poops" gifts.
Spain (Catalonia)
The story of Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in this city.
Jerusalem
Principle of Kwanzaa that emphasizes "working together to build and maintain community"
Ujima
Southeast Asian country where "Tết Nguyên Đán," or Lunar New Year, is celebrated with grand festivals
Vietnam
Scandinavian country that celebrates a tradition called "Yule Goat," where people secretly leave gifts at neighbors' doors and run away without being caught.
Sweden