Celebrations Around the World

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What do people do for Tanabata in Japan?

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People write wishes on paper and hang them on bamboo branches.

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What is Kwanzaa about?

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Kwanzaa is a celebration that focuses on learning about African culture and heritage.

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Why do people eat Apples and Honey on Rosh Hashanah?

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They eat Apples and Honey to ask Hashem for a Sweet New Year.

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What do Jewish families eat for Rosh Hashanah?

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Jewish families traditionally eat Apples with honey.

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What dance do people do for the Chinese New Year?

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People perform the Dragon dance during the Chinese New Year.

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What is the significance of writing wishes on bamboo during Tanabata?

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It symbolizes hopes and dreams for the future.

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What are the seven principles of Kwanzaa?

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The seven principles are Unity, Self-Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith.

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What does Rosh Hashanah celebrate?

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Rosh Hashanah celebrates the Jewish New Year.

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What is the meaning of the Dragon dance?

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The Dragon dance is performed to bring good luck and scare away evil spirits.

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What is a common decoration for Kwanzaa?

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A common decoration is the Kinara, which holds seven candles.