Winter Celebrations Around the World

The video explores various winter celebrations around the world, including Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Ramadan, Chinese New Year, Japanese New Year, Winter Solstice, Three Kings Day, and Saint Lucia Day. Each holiday is described with its unique traditions, cultural significance, and the ways people celebrate them. The video emphasizes the importance of family and friends during these festive times.

What is a common theme among winter celebrations around the world?

• They are all celebrated on December 25th.

• They often involve family and friends.

• They are all religious.

• They all involve fasting.

Which holiday is celebrated by lighting a menorah?

• Christmas

• Ramadan

• Hanukkah

• Kwanzaa

What is a traditional food associated with Hanukkah?

• Tamales

• Sushi

• Latkes

• Baklava

What is a key principle celebrated during Kwanzaa?

• Fasting

• Gift-giving

• Unity

• Lantern lighting

During Ramadan, when do Muslims fast?

• Only at night

• From sunset to sunrise

• All day

• From sunrise to sunset

What is a significant event during the Chinese New Year?

• The exchange of gifts

• The Lantern Festival

• The lighting of the menorah

• The arrival of Santa Claus

What is the Japanese New Year tradition of cleaning called?

• Hanami

• Azoshi

• Kintsugi

• Omiyage

What is the significance of the Winter Solstice?

• It is the hottest day of the year.

• It is the shortest day of the year.

• It marks the longest day of the year.

• It marks the beginning of spring.

Which holiday involves children leaving hay under their beds?

• Saint Lucia Day

• Three Kings Day

• Hanukkah

• Christmas

In which country did Saint Lucia Day festivities begin?

• Norway

• Sweden

• Finland

• Denmark