Winter Holidays

Dr. Ron Karenga founded this holiday in 1966.

This symbol is associated with which holiday?

This holiday begins on the 25th day of the month of Kislev.

What happened when King Antiochus took over a Jewish Temple?

This holiday includes traditions like Santa Claus, gift giving, and lighting a tree

A candle is lit on the menorah each night and prayers are said for this holiday

This holiday celebrates the oil for the holy lamp burning for eight nights; it was a miracle

This symbol is often associated with this holiday from a popular 90's TV show:

In what way are Hanukkah and Kwanzaa alike?

T/F? Christmas falls on the same day every year.

How many people celebrate Christmas each year?

The Pagan festival of Yule is often celebrated side-by-side with this holiday

T/F? Hannukah falls on the same day every year.

How is Kwanzaa different from Christmas and Hanukkah?

What do the seven candles lit during Kwanzaa represent?

This holiday celebrates the re-consecration of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem

A candle is lit each day to represent unity, self-determination, & collective responsibility

This holiday celebrates the history and culture of African Americans.

This holiday is celebrated for seven days, from December 26th to January 1st

This symbol is associated with which holiday?

What tradition is shared by both Christmas and Yule?

Why does Hannukah begin on different days each year?