Winter Celebrations Around the World

What is Diwali also known as?

• Festival of Colors

• Festival of Lights

• Festival of Music

• Festival of Dance

How long does Hanukkah last?

• Five nights

• Six nights

• Seven nights

• Eight nights

What is one of the activities involved in Hanukkah?

• Lighting fireworks

• Lighting the menorah

• Lighting candles on a cake

• Lighting lanterns

What type of foods are commonly eaten during Hanukkah?

• Grilled foods

• Baked foods

• Fried foods

• Raw foods

Boxing Day is celebrated on 12/26. Some people think the name came from the term "alms boxes". What were the alms boxes used for?

• Collecting toys

• Collecting donations to aid the poor

• Storing food

• Holding books

What is St. Stephen the patron saint of?

• Bakers

• Horses

• Sailors

• Farmers

When does Las Posadas start?

• December 1st

• December 12th

• December 16th

• December 20th

What is the main symbol used during Kwanzaa celebrations?

• Kinara

• Diya

• Christmas tree

• Menorah

Which festival is known as the 'Festival of Lights' in Judaism?

• Diwali

• Hanukkah

• Christmas

• Kwanzaa

What is traditionally given during the celebration of Las Posadas?

• Food

• Gifts

• Candles

• Money