Winter Celebrations and Holidays Fun

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How fast does Santa have to travel?

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1,000 to 1,500 miles-per-second

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What was the original purpose of the dreidel game?

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A covert study tactic

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What is the symbolism behind Diwali?

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Victory of Light over Darkness

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Who created Kwanzaa in 1966?

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Dr. Maulana Ron Karenga

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In a Winter Solstice Celebration, what was the original meaning of the burning of the Yule Log?

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Celebrates the return of the Sun and longer days ahead

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Where was boxing day created?

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In Britain as a day off for servants to open their employer gift box and then to relax.

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What does the Chinese New Year specifically mark?

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The start of the lunar new year.

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The Mexican tradition of Las Posadas reenacts what?

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The journey of Mary and Joseph looking for a place to stay.

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Where did the Saint Lucia Day celebration originate?

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Sweden

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What does Three Kings Day, or Epiphany, Celebrate?

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The visit of the Magi to the baby Jesus.