Holidays Around the World

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For 8 days each November or December, people of the ________ faith light candles in a menorah for Hanukkah.

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Jewish

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At the end of the 12 Days of Christmas, children in Spain, Puerto Rico, and France celebrate _____________ in different ways. In France, a delicious king cake is baked with a hidden coin or toy inside.

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Three Kings Day

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The _____________ occurs on the first day of winter, about December 21st. People all over the world participate in festivals and celebrations on this day, the shortest day of the year.

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Winter Solstice

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To honor the 3rd century Saint, St. Lucia Day is celebrated on December 13th where many girls in _______ dress up as "Lucia brides" in long white gowns with red sashes, and a wreath of burning candles on their heads.

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Sweden

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On December 6th, many European countries celebrate St. Nicholas Day to honor the man whose life inspired the tradition of ___________ and Father Christmas.

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Santa Claus

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People around the world celebrate ___________, a Christian holiday by going to church, giving gifts, and sharing the day with their families.

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Christmas

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The Christmas festivities in Ireland tend to be more religious in nature rather than being about _______, and last from Christmas Eve to January 6th (Epiphany Day).

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gifts

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The Christmas Eve festivities in the Ukraine are known as Sviata Vechera, which means "_________________".

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Holy Supper

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Kwanzaa, which means "First Fruits", is based on ancient ________ harvest festivals and celebrates ideals such as family life and unity.

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African

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It is possible "New Year's resolutions" came from a New Year's tradition from Ecuador where they make and burn a straw man (like a scarecrow). They do this after making a ______ of faults. The burning of the straw man symbolizes burning away the old year.

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