Religions and Holidays

What religion celebrates Hanukkah?

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Islam

• Pagans

The dreidel, the lighting of the Menorah, gold coins and potato pancakes are all traditions associated with:

• Christmas

• Hanukkah

• Mawlid

• Boxing Day

One tradition for Chinese New Year, Christmas, Hanukkah, Mawlid, and Kwanzaa all have in common is...

• Going to church and praying

• Special foods or feasts

• Taking a long vacation

• Lighting candles

Who started the religion of Islam

• Buddha

• Jesus

• Moses

• Muhammad

Islam has 5 things that they must follow what is that called

• 5 Pillars

• The Pillars of Truth

• The Truth Be Told

• The Columns of Greece

The life and teachings of ________ of Nazareth are the basis of a religion called Christianity.

• Muhammed

• Jesus

• Gandhi

• Confucius

WHERE DID THE CUSTOM OF A CHRISTMAS TREE BEGIN?

• IN ITALY

• IN THE USA

• IN THE UK

• IN GERMANY

What modern day country was Saint Nicholas born in?

• Turkey

• Norway

• Italy

• France

What do we call the celebration that honors African American heritage and culture?

• Martin Luther King Day
• Ramadan
• Kwanzaa
• Hanukkah

What is a traditional Christmas symbol

• candle
• tree
• menorah
• turkey