Winter Traditions Around the Globe

Acts of charity performed during Eid are known as

Dia de los Reyes takes place on the same day as Christmas in both Spain and Mexico.

Hindu Holiday celebrated with lights representing a spiritual victory over darkness...

Hannukah starts in December every year

The earliest known record of a New Year's festival comes from what ancient culture?

Chinese Winter Solstice Festival involves ancestor worship and is celebrated by making dumplings +rice wine as a family.

Thai celebration of gratitude dedicated to the Sun God Surya for a bountiful harvest and falls during January.

Which one of these is not a way to spell the name of this Jewish holiday?

Islam, Judaism, and Christianity are all considered Abrahamic Religions

Holiday celebrated in Britain, Canada, and Australia the day after Christmas.

Holiday first celebrated by those of African heritage in the US and the Caribbean in 1966 celebrating history + culture.

The only ball-drop on New Years happens in New York City

Roman Holiday where gifts were exchanged was celebrated to honor the Roman God of Agriculture

The eight candles in a menorah represent the miracle of oil giving light for eight days

Holiday honoring the three wise men, the magi, who traveled to bring gifts to Jesus

These Islamic holidays change date every year based on the lunar calendar involving special prayers and acts of charity.

This festival involves the release of lanterns to represent new beginnings and community and prosperity.

The "pickle" in the Tannenbaum originated in which country

In what country is a figurine relieving itself hidden among Nativity scenes?

The Roman festival of Saturnalia and this holiday of Norse origin make up our modern Christmas traditions...

Bohdi day is celebrated on a fixed date (Dec. 8th) in which country...

The traditional song Auld Lang Syne is associated with what holiday?

Buddhist holiday celebrating the Enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) under the tree...

Which Holiday does not involve the use of candles?

True or False: Kwanza is secular (non-religious)