HANUKKAH
When is Hanukkah celebrated?
In November or December
Where is the Chinese New Year celebrated?
In China and many parts of the world.
When is the Holi Festival celebrated?
In March, depending on the cycle of the moon.
When was Kuanzaa created?
In 1961
Where do the parades in Rio de Janeiro and San Paulo take place?
In the Sambodromos
When is the Day of the Dead celebrated?
On November 1st and 2nd
Name a symbol of Hanukkah?
The Gimel, Galt, the Menorah , the Dreidel and Star of David
What is another name for this celebration?
The Lunar New Year of Spring Festival
Name something people do in Holi
They pray, eat a big feast, sing and dance and throw color powder.
Who created Kwanzaa?
Dr. Maulana
What is the most popular celebration in Brazil?
The Carnival
What is the purpose of the altar?
The dead come and visit their families.
What was the miracle of Hanukkah?
That the oil was going to last for 1 day and it lasted 8 days.
When is the Chinese New Year celebrated?
In January or February, according to the cycle of the moon.
What is the Holi powder´s name?
Gulal
How many principles does Kwanzaa have?
Seven
Do the costumes change in each place of the Carnival?
Yes, each place has it´s own designs
What food do people share in this day?
Pan de Muerto
What is the game that they play in Hanukkah?
The Dreidel
How long is this celebration?
It lasts 15 days
Why is it called Holi?
Because the legend of the evil king and his sister Holika.
Name a principle of Kwanzaa
Uhoja - unity, Kichagulia -selfdetermination, ujima-collective work, Ujanaa- cooperative economics, Nia -purpose, Kuunba - creativity and Imani faith
What do people do during the Carnival?
Sing and dance in the street
Where is the Day of the Dead celebrated ?
In Mexico
How many flinges does the Talit have?
638 that represent the laws and rules of Judaism
What is the name of the Chinese calendar?
The Chinese Zodiac
Name a traditional drink in Holi?
Mango Lassi, Masala Chai
What does the ear corns represent on the Kwanzaa table?
Each child in the family.
What is the name of the most popular music in the Carnival?
Samba
What is the name of the Marigold in Mexico?
Cempasúchitl
How many candles are in the Menorah?
seven or nine.
How many animals are in the Chinese Zodiac?
12
What do people wear in Holi?
Old or white clothes.
What are the colors of the Kwanzaa candles?
3 green, 3 red and 1 black
What do people eat in the Carnival?
feijoada
How do the dead find the altar?
With the light of the candles
What is a special dish in Hanukkah?
Laikas pancakes (made with potatoes) and sufkanijel a sweet pastries
Which is the first animal in the Chinese Zodiac?
The rat
What is another name for Holi?
The Spring Festival or Festival of Colors
Name a traditional drink or dish in Kwanzaa
Southern Sweet Tea and Gumbo
When does the Brazilian Carnival begin?
Friday afternoon before Easter
Name an object you put in the altar?
candles, flowers, food, pictures
What is the name of the Hanukkah candelabra?
Menorah
Name a special dish in the Chinese New Year?
spring rolls fried rice and noodles
Name a meaning of the colors of the Gulal
red-love, yellow hapiness, pink - caring
What do people wear in Kwanzaa?
Traditional African clothes
What is the activity you will do with your parents?
We will dance Samba with our parents.
What song did you practice for this presentation?
Remember Me