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Why do Jewish people light candles on Hanukkah?

How is Kwanzaa different from Christmas and Chanukah?

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Questions about Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.

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1
How is Kwanzaa different from Christmas and Chanukah?
Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday
Kwanzaa only lasts for one day
Kwanzaa occurs during February
There are no celebrations on Kwanzaa
2
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 where some oil burned for 8 nights
3
Which winter holiday is always celebrated on December 25?
Kwanzaa
Yule
Christmas
Hanukkah
4
In what way are Hanukkah and Kwanzaa alike?
Both holidays celebrate miracles
Both holidays lack a religious component
Both holidays involve the lighting of candles
Both holidays were created in the 20th century
5
Which is an example of a tradition celebrated during Christmas?
Jack O Lantern
Dreidel
Mistletoe
Menorah
6
What tradition is shared by both Christmas and Yule?
Attending Christian church services
Decorating and lighting trees
Gving coal to naughty children
Commemorating the birth of Jesus
7
What do the seven candles lit during Kwanzaa represent?
Seven different countries in Africa
Seven founders who created the holiday
Seven principles the holiday celebrates
Seven African cultures
8
Why does Hanukkah begin on different days each year?
It's based on the Jewish calendar
The winter solstice falls on different days
It always falls a week after Thanksgiving
No one knows exactly when King Antiochus reigned