Holidays Around The World

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a traditional activity during Chinese New Year?

• Dragon dance

• Pumpkin carving

• Egg hunting

• Lighting a menorah

Open Ended

Why do you think people around the world celebrate different holidays?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are traditions associated with Chinese New Year?

• Dragon or Lion Dances

• Red envelopes with money

• Firecrackers

• Lighting clay lamps

Open Ended

Compare and contrast the celebrations of Chinese New Year and Diwali based on what you have learned from the images.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a tradition associated with Diwali?

• Homes are decorated with small oil lamps.

• People clean their homes and decorate with flowers.

• Fireworks and a large feast mark the end of the main day.

• People fast for the entire festival.

Multiple Choice

What do the bright patterns made of colored rice and sugar, called 'rangoli', symbolize during Diwali?

• Wealth

• Good luck

• Long life

• Friendship

Multiple Choice

Which foods are commonly prepared for the main Diwali feast?

• Samosas

• Aloo Tikkie

• Lapsi Halwa

• All of the above

Multiple Select

Which of the following are traditions associated with Hanukkah?

• Exchanging gifts each night

• Lighting a menorah

• Playing with a dreidel

• Fasting for eight days

Open Ended

Compare and contrast the traditions of Diwali and Hanukkah as shown in the images. What are some similarities and differences between the two festivals?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a symbol of Hanukkah?

• Star of David

• Unity cup

• Corn

• Kinara

Multiple Select

Which of the following foods are traditionally enjoyed during Hanukkah?

• Potato pancakes

• Doughnuts stuffed with jam

• Fritters

• Fruits and nuts

Open Ended

Explain how traditional foods eaten during Hanukkah are connected to the story of the holiday.

Multiple Choice

What do the colors of the Kwanzaa candles represent?

• Unity, future, and struggle

• Peace, love, and hope

• Joy, health, and wisdom

• Freedom, justice, and equality

Open Ended

Describe the significance of the seven symbols used in Kwanzaa ceremonies and how they are displayed.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following foods is NOT traditionally served at a Kwanzaa feast?

• Catfish

• Collard Greens

• Tamales

• Jerk Chicken

Open Ended

Describe the main traditions that take place during Las Posadas. Why are these traditions significant?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are symbols associated with Las Posadas?

• Piñatas shaped like stars

• Poinsettias

• Pumpkins

• Angels

Open Ended

Compare the traditional foods served during Kwanzaa and Las Posadas. What do these foods reveal about the cultures that celebrate these holidays?

Multiple Choice

What foods are commonly served at the nightly parties during Las Posadas?

• Tamales, Bunuelos, Atole

• Catfish, Collard Greens, Gumbo

• Pizza, Pasta, Salad

• Jerk Chicken, Caribbean fritters, Macaroni and Cheese

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a traditional celebration during Chinese New Year?

• Dragon dance

• Thanksgiving dinner

• Easter egg hunt

• Hanukkah candle lighting

Open Ended

What is one new thing you learned about holidays around the world during this lesson?