Winter Celebrations around the World

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Commonly Known as Tet a common practice during this holiday is to roll and eat Banh Chung and Banh Tet, which are rice cakes wrapped in banana leaves and steamed. This is a

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Vietnamese celebration of New Year

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Hanukkah festival of light centers around the story of a miracle how many candles are in a menorah?

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8 : menorah kept burning for eight days when there was only enough oil left for one

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In which country is it a tradition to hide a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree?

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Germany

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Which country celebrates Christmas with the tradition of "KFC for Christmas dinner"?

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Japan

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In which country is it customary to exchange gifts on January 6th, known as "Three Kings' Day"?

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Spain

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When did the modern holiday Pancha Ganapati, celebrated by Hindu people around the world, start?

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1985

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Boxing Day - British holiday, set the day after Christmas involves what activities?

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Giving charitably, helping those less fortunate, and thanking others

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In the Netherlands when children want Sinterklass to leave a gift- They must sing and leave what items?

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shoe in front of the chimney with a carrot for his horse

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What are the seven values and ideals recognized during Kwanzaa?

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Unity (Umoja), Self-determination (Kujichagulia), Collective work and responsibility (Ujima), Cooperative economics (Ujamaa), Purpose (Nia), Creativity (Kuumba), Faith (Imani)

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Maghe Sankranti is a celebration of that marks the end of winter and the beginning of longer days in what country?

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Nepal