Christmas
What do we call the 24th of December?
Christmas Eve
When is Thanksgiving celebrated?
The fourth Thursday of November
When is president's day?
The third monday of February.
Who are the KKK?
A group of white supremacists who use violence to intimidate and get their way.
Fill in the blank:
My favorite place in Burgos is the ______.
My favorite place in Burgos is the Cathedral.
What are Nativity Scenes?
A model that represents the birth of Jesus.
What is the name of the Parade in New York City on Thanksgiving Day?
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Who is George Washington?
The first president of the USA. Led the continental army to victory which gained the US independence from Great Britain.
Who is the Grand Wizard?
The national leader of the KKK.
What are the tallest buildings in Charleston?
The churches
Name two typical Christmas foods.
What is turkey, eggnog, gingerbread, candy canes, etc.?
List 3 typical Thanksgiving foods.
Turkey, Stuffing, Pumpkin Pie, Ham, Green Beans, Cranberry sauce, etc...
List 3 recent presidents.
Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Donald Trump
What is the KKK like today?
There are very few members and the group is unorganized. They stick to social media, and don't demonstrate much.
Who is my favorite singer?
Taylor Swift
Name two typical Christmas songs.
All I want for Christmas is you, Last Christmas, Mele Kalikimaka, Feliz Navidad, etc.
Explain Black Friday.
This is the day after Thanksgiving. Many stores offer great prices on expensive items. Some people wait in lines all night long.
What is the difference between Washington State and Washington DC?
Washington state is bigger and on the west coast. Washington DC is small, home to the white house, and located on the east coast
What are some intimidation tactics used by the KKK?
Marching through the streets, burning crosses in the front yards of their targets, lynchings
Where is South Carolina located?
On the East Coast of the USA
Explain the Christmas Tradition of the Pickle Present.
My parents hide a pickle in our Christmas tree, and my brother and I compete to find it. Whoever finds it first wins a special prize.
Explain friendsgiving.
This is a day that is celebrated before Thanksgiving between friends. Friends gather together and bring food to share a meal and give thanks. It is Thanksgiving but with friends.
Tell the story of George Washington and the Cherry tree.
George was gifted an axe and cut down his father's favorite cherry tree. When confronted, George was honest and his father said that his honesty was worth a thousand cherry trees.
How did Jim Crow Laws impact the KKK?
Jim Crow laws made the KKK unnecessary, because people could legally discriminate against black people without hiding.
What is another name for Charleston, South Carolina?
The Holy City