Winter Holidays All Around the World

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Which holiday, mostly celebrated by Latin America and Spain, takes place 12 days after Christmas?

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The Three Kings

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Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili phrase “matunda ya kwanza” which means “first fruits.” This modern holiday was created in 1966, by who?

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Dr. Maulana Karenga

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In which country did the old winter holiday folklore "La Befana" originate? A tale of an old soot-covered witch, aimlessly searching for baby Jesus every year in hopes of bringing him a gift. Her unsuccessful search for baby Jesus has led her to gift every and any child along her route, hoping that a gift would reach Jesus. Options: Mexico, Spain, Germany, Italy, France

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Italy

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This holiday is celebrated after Christmas in the Bahamas where thousands of people flaunt colorful costumes and headdresses as they perform in parades that don't even start until 2 a.m.

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Junkanoo

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Omisoka, a Japanese New Year's Eve holiday, is celebrated in many ways, including a televised four hour long what?

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singing contest

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What is the name of the parade that reminds children of the terrifying figure who scares "bad" children instead of giving out presents?

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Krampus Parade

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Those who celebrate this holiday, eat many fried treats to recognize the miracle oil that lit the menorah for 8 days in the temple they fought for and reclaimed, from the tyrant king, Damascus.

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Hanukkah

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In this country, it is not only traditional to make wishes when the clock chimes a new year, but it’s also a tradition to write your wish down on paper while the clock is chiming, then burn it, pour the ashes into your champagne, and drink it.

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Russia

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In Czech Republic, during their winter holidays, single women are traditionally known to toss a shoe over their shoulder to determine if they will marry in the new year. According to their traditions, the toe of the shoe must point to what to show that marriage is coming in the new year?

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a door

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On Omisoka, Japan's New Year Eve, Buddhist ring out the old year by ringing a bell a specific amount of times. How many times do they ring the bell?

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