Christmas
What day is Christmas?
December 25
Hanukkah is also known as:
The Festival of Lights
How many days does Kwanzaa last?
7 days
What is the Korean/ lunar new year also called?
Chinese New Year
What is a traditional food people eat when celebrating this holiday?
Crown cake or King's cake
Another name for Santa Claus?
St. Nicholas
What is a menorah?
9 candles are placed in this candle holder throughout Hanukkah
What are the colors of the 7 candles used in Kwanzaa?
Red, Black and Green
What do you eat on the Korean New Year?
Rice cakes, fruits, nuts, vegetables
What 3 countries celebrate Three Kings Day?
Latin (South) America, Europe, Spain
What do you decorate a Christmas tree with?
Lights, tinsel, ornaments
Name one Hanukkah tradition.
Light the menorah, recite blessings, eat latkes (potato pankakes), play dreidel game
What holds the candles during Kwanzaa?
Kinara
How is this holiday similar to Christmas?
You get presents.
What is something special families do to celebrate this holiday?
Put shoes by the door, eat crown cake, etc.
Christmas was declared a federal holiday in the United States in what year?
1870
June 26, 1870
What is the Hanukkah "miracle"?
The oil that lit the candles wasn't even enough to last for 1 day ended up lasting for 8 days.
Who was the creator of Kwanzaa?
Dr. Maulana Karenga
What is the traditional place mat called that is made during Kwanzaa?
Mkeka
Why is this holiday celebrated?
To show adoration of the baby Jesus by the three kings.
2 Turtle Doves
What do you get on the second day of Christmas? (according to the song)
What are the names of the 4 signs on the driedel?
Gimmel, Hay, Nun, Shin
What are the 7 principles of kwanzaa?
Unity, determination, responsibility, economics, purpose, creativity, faith
What signifies the beginning of the Lunar New Year?
Second New Moon
How is this holiday similar to Christmas?
You get coal if you are bad.