December Holidays

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The menorah, a candleholder with places for nine candles, is a traditional symbol of Kwanzaa

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False

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People have celebrated Christmas on December 25 since the year A.D. 354. Before that time, it was usually celebrated on January 6. True or False?

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True

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The word posadas is the Spanish word for inn

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True

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Mistletoe and holly are Christmas symbols that originated in Italy.

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False

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The dates for Kwanzaa change from year to year. They are always between the end of November and the end of December.

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False

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Pastorales, or shepherd plays, are often associated with the celebration of Las Posadas.

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True

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Hanukkah begins on the 25th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev.

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True

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Hanukkah commemorates the victory of the Macabees over the Syrians some 2,300 years ago.

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True

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Las Posadas starts on December 16.

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True

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Blue, red, and green are the traditional colors of Kwanzaa.

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False