WAFA December Religious Holidays

Question 1

Ōmisoka, the Japanese New Year, is representative of what?

Accepted Answer

Preventing misfortunes of one year from spilling into the new year, Bringing unfinished business to a close and manifesting good luck, All of the above

Question 2

Where is the world's largest menorah located?

Accepted Answer

Grand Army Plaza: New York

Question 3

Yule is a Pagan celebration of what?

Accepted Answer

the Winter Solstice

Question 4

Poinsettia plants are named after Joel R. Poinsett, an American Minister. From where did he bring the plant?

Accepted Answer

Mexico

Question 5

Which of the following is one of the 7 principles emphasized during the 7 days of Kwanzaa?

Accepted Answer

All of the above, Purpose, Unity, Cooperative Economics

Question 6

One Ōmisoka tradition is clearing the house of clutter to reflect on the past year and to symbolize cleansing.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

When was Christmas declared a federal holiday in the US?

Accepted Answer

June 26th, 1870

Question 8

The story of Hanukkah appears in the Torah.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

Gifts (zawadi) given on the 7th day of Kwanzaa symbolize growth, success, achievement, and self-determination.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili phrase "matunda ya kwanza." What does this translate to?

Accepted Answer

"First fruits"

Question 11

Ōmisoka traditions are rooted in "engi," or luck.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

What was the Hanukkah "miracle?"

Accepted Answer

The flames of the menorah flickered for 8 nights(only enough oil for 1 day)

WAFA December Religious Holidays

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WAFA December Religious Holidays

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