Winter Holidays Around the World

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Nicole Johnson

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Why do you think winter holidays are celebrated in different ways around the world?

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Which of the following holidays is NOT mentioned as being covered in the session?

Christmas

Hanukkah

Diwali

Kwanzaa

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a Christmas tradition that originated in Germany?

Lighting a menorah

Advent Calendars

Playing dreidel

Eating latkes

Open Ended

Describe two unique ways Christmas is celebrated in Germany.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about gingerbread houses is true?

Gingerbread houses are only made in Germany.

Gingerbread houses are a modern invention.

Gingerbread houses have a long history and are associated with Christmas traditions.

Gingerbread houses are made from chocolate.

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List two activities people do to celebrate Hanukkah.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following foods is traditionally eaten during Hanukkah?

Gingerbread

Latkes

Candy canes

Pumpkin pie

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of the Las Posadas celebration in Mexico?

To honor African American culture

To reenact Mary and Joseph's journey

To celebrate the New Year

To exchange gifts

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Describe how children participate in the Las Posadas tradition.

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Compare and contrast the traditions of Las Posadas and Kwanzaa. What are some similarities and differences between these two celebrations?

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best represents a symbol used in Kwanzaa celebrations?

Piñata

Kinara (candle holder)

Christmas tree

Easter egg

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Which of the following activities are part of the Kwanzaa celebration?

Lighting candles

Breaking piñatas

Reenacting Mary and Joseph's journey

Exchanging gifts

Multiple Choice

Which of the following activities is commonly done by families during Omisoka in Japan?

Cleaning the house and eating noodles

Decorating Christmas trees

Lighting candles for Hanukkah

Exchanging gifts for Kwanzaa

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Explain how families in Japan prepare for Omisoka and why these traditions are important.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following holidays is NOT listed among the holidays being covered in the lesson?

Christmas

Hanukkah

Las Posadas

Diwali

Open Ended

Which winter holiday would you like to learn more about and why?

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