American Cultures (week 19)

________ Culture is the beliefs and traditions of a group of people.

________ Kwanzaa is the only winter holiday that has candles.

________ Las Posadas celebrates the journey of Mary and Joseph before Jesus was born.

________ Slaves brought stir-fried foods and egg rolls to America.

________ Some African Americans in America celebrate Kwanzaa.

Some Hispanic Americans in America celebrate Dong Zhi on the first day of winter.

________ All people in America speak the same language.

How are Dang Zhi and Hanukkah similar?

• They both light candles for seven days.

• They both celebrate with Christmas trees.

• They are both winter holidays.