Holidays

What is the purpose of Kwanzaa?

• To celebrate the first successful moon landing

• To celebrate African heritage, unity, and culture

• To honor the founding fathers of the United States

• To commemorate the invention of the wheel

During Diwali, people decorate their homes with which of the following options?

• Christmas trees, wreaths, and ornaments

• Balloons, streamers, and confetti

• Pumpkins, scarecrows, and cornstalks

• Diyas, rangoli, and lights

What is the traditional food eaten on Santa Lucia Day?

• Lussekatter (Saffron buns)

• Tacos

• Pasta

• Sushi

How many candles are there in the Hanukkah menorah?

• 7

• 4

• 12

• 9

What is the importance of Las Posadas?

• It is a religious pilgrimage in India

• It is a festival celebrated in Japan

• It is a traditional dance in Australia

• It is a nine-day celebration leading up to Christmas in Mexico and other Latin American countries.

What are the seven principles of Kwanzaa called?

• Kwanzaa Seven

• Principles of Unity

• Saba Nguzo

• Nguzo Saba

Which Hindu goddess is honored during Diwali?

• Lakshmi

• Saraswati

• Durga

• Parvati

What do people traditionally do on St. Lucia Day?

• People traditionally celebrate St. Lucia Day by singing, processions, and serving saffron buns and ginger snaps.

• People traditionally go to work as usual

• People traditionally have a big bonfire

• People traditionally play football all day

What is the dreidel used for during Hanukkah?

• To play a traditional Hanukkah game

• To decorate the Hanukkah menorah

• To water the Hanukkah plants

• To make latkes

What is the main activity during Las Posadas?

• Skiing and snowboarding

• Processions and reenactments

• Watching movies and TV shows

• Baking cookies and cakes