Winter Holidays Quiz

How many nights does Hanukkah last?

• Five nights

• Eight nights

• Ten nights

• Twelve nights

What miracle does Hanukkah celebrate?

• The parting of the Red Sea

• The oil lasting eight days

• The fall of Jericho

• The giving of the Torah

What does the dreidel look like?

• A flat board.

• A round ball.

• A four-sided spinning top.

• A square box.

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Who founded the holiday Kwanzaa?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Maulana Karenga

• Rosa Parks

• Malcolm X

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What is the special candle holder used during Kwanzaa called?

• Menorah

• Kinara

• Candelabra

• Lantern

What is the importance of Kwanzaa?

• To honor African roots and heritage

• To celebrate the New Year

• To mark the end of winter

• To commemorate historical events

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What is one of the most exciting parts of Christmas?

• Watching fireworks

• Giving and receiving gifts

• Going to the beach

• Planting trees

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What is a common decoration people put up during Christmas?

• A scarecrow

• A Christmas tree

• A sandcastle

• A snowman

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When is New Year's Eve celebrated?

• July 4th

• Midnight, January 1st

• April 1st

• Midnight, December 25th

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A New Year's resolution is a​ ​ (a)   you set for yourself.

• goal
• mistake
• excuse
• distraction

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