Winter Holiday Trivia

Which two holidays light candles each night to celebrate?

• Kwanzaa

• Christmas

• Winter Solstice

• Hanukkah

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What country does Kwanzaa come from?

• Nigeria

• Ghana

• South Africa

• The United States

Which of the following are NOT one of Kwanzaa's seven principles?

• Faith

• Humility

• Unity

• Collective work and responsibility

Which language did Dr. Karenga use when creating Kwanzaa?

• Swahili

• Arabic

• Igbo

• French

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Which three of the following colors are associated with Kwanzaa?

• Red

• Yellow

• Black

• Blue

• Green

What does Hanukkah celebrate?

• The reclamation of the temple in Jerusalem from the ancient Greeks

• The Jewish New Year

• The liberation of Jewish people from slavery in Ancient Egypt

• The Day of Atonement

What is a dreidel?

• A chocolate coin

• A fried potato pancake

• A spinning top

• A candelabra

What do the candles of the menorah represent?

• Eight important virtues

• Eight days that the temple lamp stayed miraculously lit

• Eight famous rabbis

• Eight days leading up to the New Year

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Which ancient holiday inspired today's Christmas trees, holly, and mistletoe?

• Saturnalia

• Hanukkah

• Yule

• Diwali

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What two plants are used to ward off evil spirits during the winter solstice (Yule)?

• Pine

• Holly

• Mistletoe

• Ivy

• Oak

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