World Holidays

What are traditions?

• time when presents are given

• special ways people do things

• ways to bring luck to your family

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Why do people do the Lion's Dance on Chinese New Year?

• to be more brave

• to chase away bad luck

• to celebrate food

At ______ some people celebrate by decorating a tree.

• Christmas

• Holi

• Chinese New Year

What do people celebrate January 1st?

• New Year's Day

• Ramadan

• Kwanzaa

Most celebrations of holidays include...

• eating food with family

• doing the Lion's Dance

• taking a walk

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What does it mean to celebrate?

• to honor a special day

• to open many gifts

• to do special job

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What do people who celebrate Holi do?

• decorate with bright colors

• wear bright clothes

• all of the above

The Chinese New Year celebrates...

• a wedding

• the moon rise

• the arrival of spring

How long does Ramadan last?

• one month

• eight days

• one night

During which 2 holidays are candles lit each night?

• Christmas and New Year

• Kwanzaa and Hanukkah

• Holi and Kwanzaa

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