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Winter Celebrations Part 2

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a poinsettia?

a)

a flower

b)

a cake

c)

a nativity scene

2.

What country did Las Posadas originate (start) from?

a)

America

b)

Africa

c)

Spain

d)

Mexico

3.

What do the families have at the last house that they visit when seeking shelter?

a)

cookies

b)

feast

c)

nothing

4.

True or False- One of the traditions of Las Posadas is that they walk each night for 9 days knocking on doors seeking shelter and singing songs

a)

True

b)

False

5.

One of the symbols of Las Posadas is a Christmas tree

a)

True

b)

False

6.

How long does Las Posadas last?

a)

7 days

b)

8 days

c)

9 days

d)

10 days

7.

When does Las Posadas begin?

a)

December 26th

b)

December 16th

c)

December 24th

d)

December 6th

8.

During Christmas in Italy, France, Mexico and even the USA the people place ___ scenes outside of churches, houses and even inside of the house. It represent the birth of Jesus.

a)
Christmas
b)
Holy
c)
Noel
d)
nativity
9.
posada means...
a)
party
b)
inn/shelter
c)
Christmas
d)
presents
10.
While at a Posadas party, what might kids break?
a)
a lamp
b)
a window
c)
a piñata
d)
a glass
11.

Many Jewish people celebrate 

a)
Zwanaa
b)
Ramadan
c)
Hanukkah
12.

During Hanukkah, people decorate their homes in the colors of...

a)
pink, white
b)
red, green
c)
blue, white
d)
white, red
13.
Hanukah last for:
(חג חנוכה נמשך:)
a)
8 nights and 8 days
b)
7 nights and 8 days
c)
8 nights and 7 days
d)
8 nights and 9 days
14.

Which of the following are traditional foods eaten during Hanukkah? (Select All that Apply)

a)

jelly donuts

b)

ham

c)

latkes (potato pancakes)

d)

chocolate coins

15.

How many Hebrew letters are on the dreidel?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

16.

Kwanzaa began in the United States in what year?

a)

1996

b)

1966

c)

2000

d)

1865

17.

Many of the words for the Kwanzaa celebration come from which language?

a)

English

b)

African

c)

Swahili

d)

Spanish

18.

The candle holder of the Kwanzaa celebration is called the...

a)

menorah

b)

candleabra

c)

candlestick

d)

kinara

19.

When does Kwanzaa begin?

a)

January 1

b)

December 10

c)

December 26

d)

December 25

20.

The name Kwanzaa means......

a)

First fruits of the harvest

b)

Civil Rights for African Americans

c)

The Festival of Africa

d)

African American Festival

21.

Kwanzaa was started to be celebrated by what people?

a)

Jewish People

b)

Swahili People

c)

Southern Americans

d)

African Americans

22.

The Kwanzaa celebration uses 3 colors. The 3 colors are:

a)

blue, green, and red

b)

red, green, and black

c)

red, black, and yellow

d)

red, green, and white

23.

Unity is an important principle of Kwanzaa. What does unity mean?

a)

Setting personal goals to make the community strong.

b)

Believing in ourselves and our community.

c)

Standing together and helping each other.

d)

Ways to make the community a better place.

24.

Kwanzaa is celebrated for how long?

a)

7 hours

b)

6 days

c)

3 days

d)

7 days

25.
During Kwanzaa people 
a)
being alone
b)
going to the store
c)
celebrate with family and friends
26.

What are the most common colors of Christmas?

a)

Red, Green, and White

b)

Red, White, and Blue

c)

Orange and Purple

d)

Green and Black

27.

When did Christmas become a National holiday?

a)

1776

b)

2006

c)

1870

d)

2025

28.

Which of these are NOT a Christmas tradition

a)

Decorate Tree

b)

Make GingerBread House

c)

Secret Santa

d)

Play with a Dreidel

29.

Name the famous drink people usually consume for Christmas?

a)

Egg Nog

b)

Ponche

c)

Zobo

d)

Apple Juice

30.

One of Santa's nicknames is St. Nick

a)

True

b)

False