Winter Holidays Around the World

How do people celebrate Kwanzaa?

• They light a menorah

• They exchange gifts

• They light a kinara

• All of the above

What does Diwali celebrate?

• The Birth of Jesus

• Good over Evil & Light over Darkness

• African heritage, family, and community

• The Maccabee victory and reclaiming of the temple

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What is a Rangoli?

• A clay lamp that people light during Diwali

• Design patterns created on the floor that are made from colorful sand, rice, or powder

• A large fireworks display

• A type of calendar used in India

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What does Hanukkah celebrate?

• The Birth of Jesus

• Good over Evil & Light over Darkness

• African heritage, family, and community

• The Maccabee victory and reclaiming of the temple

What does Kwanzaa celebrate?

• The Birth of Jesus

• Light over Darkness

• African heritage, family, and community

• The Maccabee victory and reclaiming of the temple

What does Hanukkah celebrate?

• The Birth of Jesus

• Good over Evil & Light over Darkness

• African heritage, family, and community

• The Maccabee victory and reclaiming of the temple

How do people celebrate Hanukkah?

• They light menorah candles & read religious texts

• They eat food fried in oil

• They exchange gifts & play dreidel games

• All of the Above

What is a kinara?

• A clay lamp

• A candle holder that holds 7 candles

• A mat representing African history & tradition

• The principles of Kwanzaa

How do people celebrate Hanukkah?

• They light menorah candles & read religious texts

• They eat food fried in oil

• They exchange gifts & play dreidel games

• All of the Above

What does Christmas celebrate?

• The Birth of Jesus

• Good over Evil & Light over Darkness

• African heritage, family, and community

• The Maccabee victory and reclaiming of the temple

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