WINTER HOLIDAYS

WINTER HOLIDAYS

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6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which winter holiday is always celebrated on December 25?

Back

Christmas

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why does Hanukkah begin on different days each year?

Back

Because it's based on the Jewish calendar.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is Kwanzaa different from Christmas and Chanukah?

Back

Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happened when King Antiochus took over a Jewish Temple?

Back

Jewish rebels fought to take back the temple.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What tradition is shared by both Christmas and Yule?

Back

Decorating and lighting trees

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Kwanzaa is a "Pan-African" holiday. Based on what Tim says in the movie, what can you infer about the meaning of this?

Back

Kwanzaa combines traditions from many African cultures

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In what way are Hanukkah and Kwanzaa alike?

Back

Both holidays involve lighting candles.

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do the seven candles lit during Kwanzaa represent?

Back

7 principles the holiday celebrates

9.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do Jewish people light candles on Hanukkah?

Back

To celebrate the miracle of the oil burning for 8 nights