What happens during the Karamu feast?

People celebrate with food, dancing, and music

Why did Dr. Karenga create Kwanzaa?

To celebrate African culture, family, and heritage

A candelabra that holds nine candles

Why did the Jews light candles after they had driven the Syrians out?

Because the temple needed to be cleansed

If someone celebrates the non-religious side of Christmas, what does the celebration center around?

Spending time with family/friends and exchanging gifts.

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Winter Holidays

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This quiz is based on the holidays Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah

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1
What happens during the Karamu feast?
People eat then call their friends and family
People celebrate with food, dancing, and music
People sleep all day and call their loved ones at night
People open presents and go sledding on the tallest mountain in the area
2
Why did Dr. Karenga create Kwanzaa?
To celebrate African culture, family, and heritage
To compare African and American cultures
To compete with Christmas
To prepare for American life
3
What does Santa ride in to travel on Christmas Eve?
A sleigh
A tractor
A school bus
A car
4
What is a menorah?
A cup to drink out of at Hanukkah
A spinning top that you play a game with
A candelabra that holds nine candles
A wreath that you hang on the door on Hanukkah
5
Why did the Jews light candles after they had driven the Syrians out?
Because it was someone's birthday
To send a messageto others
Because they could not see
Because the temple needed to be cleansed
6
If someone celebrates the non-religious side of Christmas, what does the celebration center around?
Lighting candles for loved ones
Visiting places with snow
Sleeping all day and eating a lot when they get up
Spending time with family/friends and exchanging gifts.
7
What do most families do later on Christmas day?
Eat a big meal (feast)
Write Christmas cards to family memebers
Get ready for Thanksgiving
Decorate the Christmas tree
8
Different families celebrate different winter holidays based on their beliefs, traditions, and heritage.
False
True
9
Where are gifts found on Christmas morning?
Under the Christmas tree
Under the mistletoe
In the fireplace
Under the house
10
How do children request gifts from Santa?
They send Santa a text message
They write Santa a letter
They just wish really hard, he knows what they want
They shout it from the mountaintop

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