Winter Holidays of the World

Question 1

This is a religious holiday from Mexico that celebrates Mary and Joseph's journey.

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Las Posadas

Question 2

This holiday has lanterns, firecrackers, and dragon dances.

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Chinese New Year

Question 3

This is the shortest day of the year. Long ago, people would celebrate this holiday with bonfires and candles.

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Winter Solstice

Question 4

You can play with a dreidel on this holiday,

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Chanukah

Question 5

This holiday celebrates African American culture. It ends with a big feast and gift giving.

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Kwanzaa

Question 6

On this holiday people decorate trees with lights and ornaments.

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Christmas

Question 7

St. Lucia’s Day, festival of lights celebrated in December in these areas:

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Sweden, Swedish-speaking areas of Finland, Norway

Question 8

Children wait for Santa to arrive on this holiday.

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Christmas

Question 9

You will often see poinsettias for this holiday.

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Las Posadas

Question 10

New Years Eve in the US is celebrated on December 31st.

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True

Question 11

This Hindu holiday is a celebration of lights.

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Diwali

Question 12

When this holiday happens, it will be the year of the ox.

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Chinese New Year

Question 13

This is a Jewish holiday that is celebrated for 8 nights.

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Chanukah

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