1 of the oldest monotheistic religions, Dec. 26th, a day of mourning/prayer to a Prophet, founder of this faith

Zarathosht Diso — Zoroastrian

This holiday celebrates a historical decision & vow to sit under the Bodhi tree until reaching spiritual enlightenment

Rohatsu (Bodhi Day) — Buddhist

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Major Holidays & Cultural Events Celebrated in December!

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This Quiz game is done in the spirit of cultural sharing & appreciation. We hope you have fun learning about major holidays celebrated in December. Apologies for any errors & omissions of any holidays & festivals in advance as we did the best we could! Source: https://www.deseret.com/2018/11/27/20577947/these-are-the-14-religious-holidays-believers-celebrate-in-december#think-december-is-all-about-hanukkah-and-christmas-think-again-here-are-12-major-religious-holidays-in-december

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1 of the oldest monotheistic religions, Dec. 26th, a day of mourning/prayer to a Prophet, founder of this faith
Zarathosht Diso — Zoroastrian
Rohatsu (Bodhi Day) — Buddhist
Las Posadas
Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe — Catholic
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This holiday celebrates a historical decision & vow to sit under the Bodhi tree until reaching spiritual enlightenment
Rohatsu (Bodhi Day) — Buddhist
Hanukkah — Judaism
Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe — Catholic
Zarathosht Diso — Zoroastrian
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Held Dec. 26th, this started as a day to give gifts to the household staff of Britain’s upper classes
Ramadan- Islamic
Chinese New Year
Diwali- Hindu
Boxing Day- Christian
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Annual celebration of African-American culture from Dec. 26 - Jan. 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu.
Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe — Catholic
Kwanzaa- Cultural
Boxing Day- Christian
Solstice — Wicca/Pagan
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Celebration of Joseph & Mary's trip from Nazareth to Bethlehem from Dec. 16-24th where Mary could give birth to Christ.
Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe — Catholic
Rohatsu (Bodhi Day) — Buddhist
Zarathosht Diso — Zoroastrian
Las Posadas- Christian
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Name the 8-day festival of lights, celebrates the Maccabean revolt in Egypt, 8 candles lit with a menorah
Zarathosht Diso — Zoroastrian
Rohatsu (Bodhi Day) — Buddhist
Hanukkah — Judaism
Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe — Catholic
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When earth is furthest away from the sun, the most southern or northern point & celebrated through Yule as
Solstice — Wicca/Pagan
Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe — Catholic
Rohatsu (Bodhi Day) — Buddhist
Kwanzaa- Cultural
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Seinfeld holiday on Dec. 23, alternative to the pressures/commercialism of Christmas; the airing of grievances
Festivus- Secular
Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe — Catholic
Yule- Gemanic/Pagan
Saturnalia- ancient Roman

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Major Holidays & Cultural Events Celebrated in December!

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Questions 8

Answers

1
1 of the oldest monotheistic religions, Dec. 26th, a day of mourning/prayer to a Prophet, founder of this faith
Zarathosht Diso — Zoroastrian
Rohatsu (Bodhi Day) — Buddhist
Las Posadas
Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe — Catholic
2
This holiday celebrates a historical decision & vow to sit under the Bodhi tree until reaching spiritual enlightenment
Rohatsu (Bodhi Day) — Buddhist
Hanukkah — Judaism
Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe — Catholic
Zarathosht Diso — Zoroastrian
3
Held Dec. 26th, this started as a day to give gifts to the household staff of Britain’s upper classes
Ramadan- Islamic
Chinese New Year
Diwali- Hindu
Boxing Day- Christian
4
Annual celebration of African-American culture from Dec. 26 - Jan. 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu.
Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe — Catholic
Kwanzaa- Cultural
Boxing Day- Christian
Solstice — Wicca/Pagan
5
Celebration of Joseph & Mary's trip from Nazareth to Bethlehem from Dec. 16-24th where Mary could give birth to Christ.
Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe — Catholic
Rohatsu (Bodhi Day) — Buddhist
Zarathosht Diso — Zoroastrian
Las Posadas- Christian
6
Name the 8-day festival of lights, celebrates the Maccabean revolt in Egypt, 8 candles lit with a menorah
Zarathosht Diso — Zoroastrian
Rohatsu (Bodhi Day) — Buddhist
Hanukkah — Judaism
Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe — Catholic
7
When earth is furthest away from the sun, the most southern or northern point & celebrated through Yule as
Solstice — Wicca/Pagan
Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe — Catholic
Rohatsu (Bodhi Day) — Buddhist
Kwanzaa- Cultural
8
Seinfeld holiday on Dec. 23, alternative to the pressures/commercialism of Christmas; the airing of grievances
Festivus- Secular
Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe — Catholic
Yule- Gemanic/Pagan
Saturnalia- ancient Roman