Holidays Around the World

Which one is NOT a way to celebrate Christmas?

• Have a tree to decorate.

• Have a menorah to light.

• Have lights to decorate their homes.

• Have a stocking for small gifts.

What does Kwanzaa celebrate?

• Santa coming

• Oil lasting long

• African heritage/culture

• The dragon

How long did the oil last and how many nights does Hanukkah last also?

Why is red worn during the Chinese New Year?

• Red is the color of blood.

• Red is the color of being angry.

• Red is a color of good luck.

• Red is so pretty.

_______________________ is 7 nights of lighting candles on a kinara where each candle stands for a value of African culture.

• Chinese New Year

• Diwali

• Hanukkah

• Kwanzaa

• Christmas

________________________ is when carols are sung, ornaments go on trees, and gifts are given.

• Chinese New Year

• Diwali

• Hanukkah

• Kwanzaa

• Christmas

_____________________ is when potato pancakes are eaten, dreidels are played, and candles are lit on a menorah.

• Chinese New Year

• Diwali

• Hanukkah

• Kwanzaa

• Christmas

__________________ is when red lanterns and paper designs are hung, they watch parades, and celebrate for 15 days.

• Chinese New Year

• Diwali

• Hanukkah

• Kwanzaa

• Christmas

________________ is when a successful harvest is celebrated, and lamps called diyas are hung in windows.

• Chinese New

• Diwali

• Hanukkah

• Kwanzaa

• Christmas

Why is Diwali a festival of light?

• They decorate their homes with small lamps and watch fireworks.

• They share sweet snacks.

• They wear new clothes.

• They clean for a fresh start.