Celebrating Winter Holidays: A Global Journey of Joy

What do families in the United States often do to celebrate Christmas?

• Go to the beach

• Decorate a Christmas tree

• Celebrate Halloween

• Watch fireworks

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In which country is Las Posadas celebrated as a nine-day festival?

• Mexico

• China

• Sweden

• India

What special food is associated with the Winter Solstice Festival in China?

• Mooncakes

• Dumplings

• Rice cakes

• Zongzi

The special tradition celebrated in Sweden on December 13th is called:

• Midsummer

• Walpurgis Night

• Lucia Day

• Kräftskiva

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Which festival in India is celebrated with amazing light displays?

• Pickle festival

• Diwali

• Las Posadas

• Winter Solstice

The special nine-branched candelabra used during Hanukkah is called:

• Menorah

• Kiddush Cup

• Dreidel

• Challah

Who is 'Grandfather Frost' and in which country is he a part of the winter celebrations?

• Santa Claus in the United States

• Father Christmas in the United Kingdom

• Grandfather Frost in Russia

• Sinterklaas in the Netherlands

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Which festival celebrate with a spinning top called a dreidal?

• Las Posadas

• Winter Solstice

• Festival of Lights

• St. Lucia Day

It doesn't matter where you are in the world, you can celebrate winter with your own traditions.

• True

• False

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What does everyone share during these festivals?

• presents

• love, family, and joy

• pancakes

• pictures of their family

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