Holiday Traditions

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What is the name of the candle holder for Kwanzaa?

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Kinara

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What traditional gifts are brought to a Hogmanay home?

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Coal, black bun, whisky, and shortbread.

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What is known as the Festival of Fire?

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Chahar Sanbeh Suri

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What are the five areas of life in Pancha Ganapati?

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Family, associates, culture, religion, and friends.

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What word do the Scots use for the last day of the year?

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Hogmanay.

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What is Kwanzaa?

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A week-long celebration honoring African heritage, culminating in a feast and gift-giving.

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What does the Kinara symbolize in Kwanzaa?

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The seven principles of Kwanzaa.

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What is the significance of shortbread in Hogmanay?

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It is a traditional gift symbolizing hospitality and good fortune.

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What is the main purpose of Chahar Sanbeh Suri?

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To celebrate the arrival of spring and to ward off evil spirits.

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What does Pancha Ganapati celebrate?

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It is a modern Hindu festival honoring Lord Ganesha.