Holidays Around the World

Christmas is a religious holiday celebrated by Christians and non-Christians.

• true

• false

Which of the following would you see during a Christmas celebration?

• Kinara

• Rangoli

• Menorah

• Tree ornaments

When is Christmas celebrated?

• December 15

• December 25

• December 31

• January 1

Traditionally, what kinds of food could you find at a Hanukkah feast?

• sweet desserts

• candies

• Foods boiled in water

• Foods fried in oil

What is the name of the popular game played during hanukkah?

• Dreidel

• Checkers

• Four Square

• Hide the Pickle

Diwali symbolizes all of the following except...

• knowledge over ignorance

• up versus down

• light over darkness

• Good over evil

Why do Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah for 8 days and nights?

• To celebrate the seven principles

• To honor good versus evil

• To celebrate the miracle of the oil lasting longer than expected.

• To celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Kwanzaa is a religious holiday.

• True

• False

Christmas is a religious holiday celebrating the story of ______'s birth.

• Moses

• Jesus

• Buddha

• God

Diwali is a 5 days festival of lights celebrating the Indian new year.

• true

• false