Winter Cultural Celebrations

Question 1

Which holiday does NOT involve lighting candles or lamps?

Accepted Answer

Boxing Day

Question 2

Which winter holiday is NOT religious?

Accepted Answer

Kawanzaa

Question 3

Why does St. Lucia wear a crown of candles traditionally?

Accepted Answer

She is celebrated for bring light to the dark of winter.

Question 4

In what way are Hanukkah and Kwanzaa alike?

Accepted Answer

Both holidays involve lighting candles.

Question 5

Which holiday is known as The Festival of Lights?

Accepted Answer

Diwali

Question 6

What is the significance of the 8 candles on a hanukkiah?

Accepted Answer

The oil burned for 8 nights.

Question 7

Which pagan celebration served as inspiration for many of the traditions of Christmas?

Accepted Answer

Yule

Question 8

What is an example of a tradition celebrated on St. Nicholas Day?

Accepted Answer

Children place shoes or boots by the fireplace.

Question 9

Which holiday celebrates the enlightenment of the Buddha?

Accepted Answer

Bodhi Day

Question 10

Which holiday first made it popular to bring trees inside in the winter ?

Accepted Answer

Yule

Question 11

On which day do people in the UK and Canada participate in charitable giving?

Accepted Answer

Boxing Day

Question 12

Which holiday in celebrated in January?

Accepted Answer

Three Kings Day

Question 13

Which holiday is celebrated for 8 nights during the winter months?

Accepted Answer

Hanukkah

Question 14

Which winter holiday is celebrates a person who gave all their money to poor?

Accepted Answer

St. Nicholas Day

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT represented by one of the seven candles lit during Kwanzaa?

Accepted Answer

dignity

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