What do the seven candles lit during Kwanzaa represent?

Seven principles the holiday celebrates

How is Kwanzaa different from Christmas and Hanukkah?

Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday

In what ways are Kwanzaa and Hanukkah alike?

Both holidays involve the lighting of candles

Kwanzaa is a "Pan-African" holiday. What can you infer about the meaning of this?

Kwanzaa combines traditions from many African cultures

Why do different cultures celebrate New Year's at different times of the year?

Different cultures use different calendars

When is it custom to place Jesus in the manger in a nativity set?

On December 25, On Christmas day

Why do Christians celebrate Christmas on December 25th every year

That was the day Jesus was born

Why do Jewish people light candles on Hanukkah?

To celebrate a little oil that burned for eight nights

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1
Why does Hanukkah begin on different days each year?
Because of the Jewish calendar
Because of the summer solstice
It begins whenever people want
Because it always falls one week after Thanksgiving
2
Finish this song: Rudolph the red nose reindeer,
had a very blinding nose
had a very shiny nose
you would even say it glows
had no friends
3
Which holiday uses a kinara?
Christmas
Hanukkah
Kwanzaa
4
What do the seven candles lit during Kwanzaa represent?
Seven founders who created the holiday
Seven different countries in Africa
Seven African clowns
Seven principles the holiday celebrates
5
What day is the first day of the new year
December 31
January 1
New Year's Eve
September 1
6
How is Kwanzaa different from Christmas and Hanukkah?
There are no celebrations on Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa only lasts for one hour
Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday
Kwanzaa occurs during February
7
In what ways are Kwanzaa and Hanukkah alike?
Both holidays involve the lighting of candles
Neither holiday is religious
Both holidays celebrate miracles
Both holidays were created in the 20th century
8
Which winter holiday is celebrated on December 25th?
Christmas
Hanukkah
Kwanzaa
Chinese New Year
9
Kwanzaa is a "Pan-African" holiday. What can you infer about the meaning of this?
Kwanzaa combines traditions from many African cultures
Kwanzaa was created in Africa
Kwanzaa celebrates African pajamas
Kwanzaa can only be celebrated in Africa
10
Why do different cultures celebrate New Year's at different times of the year?
Because no one knows exactly when the new year begins
Different cultures use different calendars
Because New Year needs to make it around the planet
11
About how long ago do people say Jesus was born?
About 3 weeks ago
About 400 yrs.
About 2000 yrs.
About 200 yrs.
12
When is it custom to place Jesus in the manger in a nativity set?
On December 25
The day after Christmas
On Christmas day
On Christmas Eve
13
Why do Christians celebrate Christmas on December 25th every year
That is the day Santa Claus comes to their houses
That is the day the elves chose
That is when everyone is done buying presents
That was the day Jesus was born
14
Why do Jewish people light candles on Hanukkah?
To symbolize the strong faith of the Maccabees
To symbolize a war that took place in Israel
To celebrate a little oil that burned for eight nights
15
Which of the following is an example of a tradition celebrated on Christmas?
Menorah
Pumpkin
dreidel
mistletoe

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