Winter Holidays Around the World

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Why do families walk in parades and carry candles during Las Posadas?

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To remember Mary and Joseph’s journey

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What do people celebrate during Christmas?

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The birth of Jesus

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How many nights does Hanukkah last, and what is lit each night to celebrate?

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8 nights, menorah

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What does Kwanzaa celebrate?

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African culture and traditions

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What do families do to prepare for Lunar New Year, and why do they wear red clothes?

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Clean their homes and wear red for good luck

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Which holiday remembers a miracle when a little oil lasted for eight days?

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Hanukkah

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What is the name of the spinning game people play during Hanukkah?

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Dreidel

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What is something all the holidays in the passage have in common?

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They involve gift-giving.