WINTER HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS

Created By:Dah’jea Dennis

Period 1

Las Posadas HanukkahChinese New Year

Part 1Las Posadas

Mexico

Bolivia

Colombia

Where is this holiday celebrated? Name the country or countries.

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Latin Americans

Mexicans

Philippians

Who celebrates this holiday?

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It’s the reenactment of the journey Joseph and Mary took to find shelter before the birth of their child.

Virgin Mary

Why do people celebrate this holiday?

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Dec. 16 - Dec. 24

Dec. 15 – Dec. 24

Dec. 10 – Jan. 6

When does this holiday take place?

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Songs

Prayers

Piñata bashing

What are some traditions of this holiday?

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Beautiful red poinsettias‘

Well dressed Mexican Christmas home

Piñata

Are there special decorations for this holiday? What are they?

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Romeritos

Roast Turkey

Christmas Salad

Are there special foods eaten for this holiday? What are they?

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Mary

Joseph

Lantern

Is there special clothing worn for this holiday? What is it?

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Part 2Hanukkah

Israel

Middle East/North Africa

Palestine

Where is this holiday celebrated? Name the country or countries.

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Jews

Who celebrates this holiday?

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To remember the defeat of the Syrians.

Remember reviving the Temple of Jerusalem.

Why do people celebrate this holiday?

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Eight days

The 25th day of the Hebrew month Kislev.

Late November and Late December.

When does this holiday take place?

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Lighting the Menorah

Preparing an elaborate dinner.

Spinning the Dreidel.

What are some traditions of this holiday?

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Menorah

Dreidel

Candles

Are there special decorations for this holiday? What are they?

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Applesauce

Noodle Kugel

Coconut Macaroons

Are there special foods eaten for this holiday? What are they?

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Kittels

Kippahs

Tichels

Is there special clothing worn for this holiday? What is it?

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Part 3Chinese New Year

China

Korea

Vietnam

Where is this holiday celebrated? Name the country or countries

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Chinese

Korean

Vietnams

Who celebrates this holiday?

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Signals begin of Spring

Say Goodbye to old

Welcome the new

Why do people celebrate this holiday?

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It don’t start the same time every year

Last two to three days

First day of the new moon

When does this holiday take place?

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Hang red lanterns

Set off fireworks

Give house a through cleaning

What are some traditions of this holiday?

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Vases of pretty blossoms

Platters of oranges

Candy tray with eight different dried fruit.

Are there special decorations for this holiday? What are they?

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Nian gao

Jiao zi

Yaun bao

Are there special foods eaten for this holiday? What are they?

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Dress

Long robe

Outer jacket

Is there special clothing worn for this holiday? What is it?

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