Kwanzaa is a "Pan-African" holiday. What does that mean?

Kwanzaa combines traditions from many African cultures.

What happened when King Antiochus took over a Jewish Temple?

Jewish rebels fought back to take back the temple.

What do the seven candles lit during Kwanzaa represent?

Seven principles the holiday celebrates

How is Kwanzaa different from Christmas and Chanukah?

Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday.

Why does Hanukkah begin on different days each year?

Because its based on the Jewish calendar.

In what way are Hanukkah and Kwanzaa alike?

Both holidays involve lighting of candles

Why do Jewish people light candles on Hanukkah?

To celebrate miracle where a little oil burned for 8 nights

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Kwanzaa is a "Pan-African" holiday. What does that mean?
Kwanzaa combines traditions from many African cultures.
Kwanzaa celebrates African cooking.
Kwanzaa can only be celebrated in Africa.
Kwanzaa was celebrated in Africa.
2
What happened when King Antiochus took over a Jewish Temple?
The Maccabees outlawed Jewish religion.
The king lit candles for 8 days to celebrate.
The Jewish people agreed to worship Antiochus's gods.
Jewish rebels fought back to take back the temple.
3
Which winter holiday is always celebrated on December 25?
Christmas
Kwanzaa
Yule
Hanukkah
4
What do the seven candles lit during Kwanzaa represent?
Seven different countries in Africa
Seven principles the holiday celebrates
Seven founders who created the holiday
Seven African cultures
5
How is Kwanzaa different from Christmas and Chanukah?
Kwanzaa occurs during February.
Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday.
There is no celebrations on Kwanzaa.
Kwanzaa only lasts for one day.
6
Which of the following is an example of a tradition celebrated during Christmas?
dreidel
Jack-o-lantern
Mistletoe
Kinara
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Why does Hanukkah begin on different days each year?
Because its based on the Jewish calendar.
Because the winter solstice falls on different days.
Bcause no one knows when exactly when King Antiochus reigned
Because it always falls the week after Thanksgiving.
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In what way are Hanukkah and Kwanzaa alike?
Both holidays lack a religious component
Both holidays involve lighting of candles
Both holidays were created in the 20th century
Both holidays celebrate miracles
9
Why do Jewish people light candles on Hanukkah?
To symbolize a war that took place in ancient Isreal
To celebrate miracle where a little oil burned for 8 nights
To symbolize the defeat of King Antiochus
To symbolize the strong faith of the Maccabees
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What tradition is shared by both Christmas and Yule?
Decorating and lighting trees
Attending Christian church services
Commemorating the birth of Jesus
Giving coal to naughty children

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