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1
What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
Ornament
Star
Ribbon
Angel
2
In North America, wild reindeer are referred to as what?
Dancer
Blitzen
Caribou
Prancer
3
What date does Kwanzaa begin each year?REVEAL ANSWER
January 1st
December 26th
December 1st
October 3rd
4
What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch?”
Gin Milk
Rum Milk
Milk Punch
Eggnog
5
Which Hanukkah toy was used as a decoy after learning the Torah was outlawed?
Slinky
The dreidel
Wooden toys
Yo-Yo
6
Are the Hanukkah candles lit from right to left or left to right?
Right to left
From the second to last candle
Left to right
From the middle
7
Traditionally, what happens shortly after sunrise on the morning of Eid al-Fitr?
A goat is sacrificed
Communal Eid prayers are held
Dates are eaten
Party
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Which oil is traditionally used to light the menorah?
Grapeseed Oil
Olive Oil
Coconut Oil
Almond Oil
9
The word “Kwanzaa” means what?
Greatfulness
First Fruits
Moon
Light
10
Diwali always occurs on:
Last quarter moon night
Full moon night
First quarter moon night
No-moon night
11
What is the name of the Islamic holy month that Muslims fast in?
Ramadan
Shabaan
Shawwal
Rajab
12
What American holiday does Hanukkah sometimes overlap with?
Halloween
Easter
Christmas
Thanksgiving
13
Which day of the week can Hanukkah NOT begin on?
Tuesday
Monday
Sunday
Friday
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Eid is an Arabic word meaning “festivity”, while Fiṭr means ________ ?
Raised
Breaking the Fast
One of the pilgrimage
Respect
15
Which three colors are referred to as “the colors of Kwanzaa”?
Red, Green, and Yellow
Yellow, Purple, and Black
Red, Green, and Black
Red, Yellow, and Green
16
In Which State is the city of Ayodhya located, where Diwali is believed to commemorate lord
Uttar Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
West Bengal
Kerala
17
One of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day. Which reindeer is that?
Rudolph
Dasher
Cupid
Comet
18
What does Eid mean in Arabic?
Forgiveness
Fasting
Festival
Food
19
How many days does the Kwanzaa celebration last?
10
7
12
4
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What is Diwali?
Festival of Pongal
Festival of Holi
Festival of Lights
Festival Food
21
In which country outside of India is Diwali recognized as an official public holiday?
Canada
Nepal
United Kingdom
United States
22
What language is the word “Kwanzaa”?
Swahili
Tswana
Somali
Pedi
23
Diwali marks the beginning of a new fiscal year in the Hindu calendar. What is the name of this new year?
Saka Samvat
Vikram Samvat
Javanese Calendar
Shalivahana Shaka
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How many nights does Hanukkah last?
6
8
12
5