Why do Jewish people light candles on Hanukkah?

To celebrate a miracle of when a little oil lasted 8 nights

What can you conclude from the fact that Diwali is celebrated in Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism?

These religions share common beliefs

How is the Lantern Festival similar to the tradition of sweeping the home?

they symbolize letting go of the past

In what way are Hanukkah & Kwanzaa alike?

Both holidays involve the lighting of candles

How is Kwanzaa different from Christmas & Hanukkah?

Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday

Kwanzaa is a “Pan-African” holiday. Based on what Tim says, what do you think this means?

Kwanzaa combines traditions from many African cultures

What do the seven candles lit during Kwanzaa represent?

Seven principles the holiday celebrates

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Winter Holidays

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1
Why do Jewish people light candles on Hanukkah?
To symbolize a war that took place in ancient Israel
To symbolize the defeat of King Antiochus
To symbolize the strong faith of the Maccabees
To celebrate a miracle of when a little oil lasted 8 nights
2
What can you conclude from the fact that Diwali is celebrated in Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism?
These religions are very old
Diwali is more secular than religious
Any religion can celebrate Diwali
These religions share common beliefs
3
A tangerine is a Chinese symbol of prosperity due to:
it's coin like shape
it's gold color
the taste of fruit
the sound of the word
4
In China and Vietnam, most Lunar New Year decorations are:
purple
red
gold
blue
5
Which of the following is an example of a tradition celebrated during Christmas?
C - Dreidel
D - Jack-o-lantern
B - Mistletoe
A - Kinara
6
Which winter holiday is always celebrated on December 25th?
Yule
Hanukkah
Christmas
Kwanzaa
7
How is the Lantern Festival similar to the tradition of sweeping the home?
they symbolize letting go of the past
they are both associated with Korea
They both take place before lunar new year
they are both public rituals
8
In what way are Hanukkah & Kwanzaa alike?
Both holidays lack a religious component
Both holidays celebrate miracles
Both holidays involve the lighting of candles
Both holidays were created in the 20th century
9
Diwali celebrates the coming of
winter
summer
fall
spring
10
How is Kwanzaa different from Christmas & Hanukkah?
Kwanzaa only lasts for one day
Kwanzaa occurs during February
There are no celebrations on Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday
11
All Lunar New Year celebrations share an emphasis on:
The Seasons
Family
Money
the past
12
Kwanzaa is a “Pan-African” holiday. Based on what Tim says, what do you think this means?
Kwanzaa combines traditions from many African cultures
Kwanzaa celebrates African cooking
Kwanzaa was created in Africa
Kwanzaa can only be celebrated in Africa
13
What is the name of the candle-holder used to celebrate Hanukkah?
Kinara
Stick holder
Candelabra
Menorah
14
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

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