Winter Holidays

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What is the holiday celebrating the shortest day of the year called?

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Winter Solstice

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This 15 day holiday festival involves many traditions including lighting colorful lanterns, watching parades featuring dancing dragon puppets, and giving gifts of red envelopes stuffed with money.

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Chinese New Year

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What is the name of the celebration of African-American culture held every year from December 26 to January 1?

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Kwanzaa

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What does Christmas celebrate?

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The birth of Jesus

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What is a dreidel?

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a four sided top

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On January 6 the twelve days of Christmas end with a Christian holiday that celebrates the day the Magi visited Jesus. What is this holiday called?

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Epiphany, Three Kings' Day, Theophany

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In addition to Christmas, many people in the British Empire celebrate a holiday on the day after Christmas. What is this holiday called?

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Boxing Day

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On December 13 people in Scandinavian countries celebrate this holiday featuring a parade, lights, and traditional baked goods that kicks off the Christmas season.

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Saint Lucia Day

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On December 5th or 6th people in many European countries celebrate this holiday that features gift giving and honors this popular figure.

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Saint Nicholas Day

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This holiday features people staying up late, attending parties, and watching fireworks.

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New Year's Eve