Winter Holidays Around the World

Open Ended

Why do you think winter holidays are celebrated in different ways around the world?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following holidays is NOT mentioned as being covered in the session?

• Christmas

• Hanukkah

• Diwali

• Kwanzaa

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a Christmas tradition that originated in Germany?

• Lighting a menorah

• Advent Calendars

• Playing dreidel

• Eating latkes

Open Ended

Describe two unique ways Christmas is celebrated in Germany.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about gingerbread houses is true?

• Gingerbread houses are only made in Germany.

• Gingerbread houses are a modern invention.

• Gingerbread houses have a long history and are associated with Christmas traditions.

• Gingerbread houses are made from chocolate.

Fill in the Blank

Hanukkah is celebrated for ___ nights.

Open Ended

List two activities people do to celebrate Hanukkah.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following foods is traditionally eaten during Hanukkah?

• Gingerbread

• Latkes

• Candy canes

• Pumpkin pie

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of the Las Posadas celebration in Mexico?

• To honor African American culture

• To reenact Mary and Joseph's journey

• To celebrate the New Year

• To exchange gifts

Open Ended

Describe how children participate in the Las Posadas tradition.

Open Ended

Compare and contrast the traditions of Las Posadas and Kwanzaa. What are some similarities and differences between these two celebrations?

Fill in the Blank

Kwanzaa is celebrated from December ___ through January 1.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best represents a symbol used in Kwanzaa celebrations?

• Piñata

• Kinara (candle holder)

• Christmas tree

• Easter egg

Multiple Select

Which of the following activities are part of the Kwanzaa celebration?

• Lighting candles

• Breaking piñatas

• Reenacting Mary and Joseph's journey

• Exchanging gifts

Multiple Choice

Which of the following activities is commonly done by families during Omisoka in Japan?

• Cleaning the house and eating noodles

• Decorating Christmas trees

• Lighting candles for Hanukkah

• Exchanging gifts for Kwanzaa

Open Ended

Explain how families in Japan prepare for Omisoka and why these traditions are important.

Fill in the Blank

Holidays in December include Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and ___.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following holidays is NOT listed among the holidays being covered in the lesson?

• Christmas

• Hanukkah

• Las Posadas

• Diwali

Open Ended

Which winter holiday would you like to learn more about and why?