Holidays Around The World

When does Ramadan begin?

• In December

• When there is a sighting of the new moon

• The sixth month on their calendar

• In March

Ramadan is a month-long holiday.

• True

• False

What is one reason Muslim's fast during Ramadan

• They do not have access to food or drinks

• They just are not hungry during the day

• It reminds them to give thanks for what they have

• None of the above

What is similar about most of the celebrations

• People have fun and eat special foods

• There are special colors that people decorate with

• People give gifts to family and poor people

• All of the above

Which celebration includes the people spraying each other with colored powder?

• Hanukkah

• Christmas

• Ramadan

• Holi

What is a tradition?

• A special holiday celebrated in December

• A decoration

• A special candleholder used to celebrate a holiday.

• Customs that are passed down through generations.

Hanukkah is during what month according to the Judaism calendar?

• The first month.

• The sixth month.

• The eighth month.

• The third month.

During each of the eight nights of Hanukkah, Jewish families light candles in a special candle holder called the Menorah.

• True

• False

What is the ninth candle, that sits above all of the others, called on the Menorah?

• Shamash

• Menorah

• Candle

• Latkes

What kind of tree do people usually decorate for Christmas?

• Pine tree

• Apple tree

• Evergreen tree

• Palm tree