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- 1. Multiple Choice
The menorah, a candleholder with places for nine candles, is a traditional symbol of Kwanzaa
True
False
- 2. Multiple Choice
People have celebrated Christmas on December 25 since the year A.D. 354. Before that time, it was usually celebrated on January 6.
True
False
- 3. Multiple Choice
The word posadas is the Spanish word for inn
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False
- 4. Multiple Choice
Misteletoe and holly are Christmas symbols that originated in Italy.
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False
- 5. Multiple Choice
The dates for Kwanzaa change from year to year. They are always between the end of November and the end of December.
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False
- 6. Multiple Choice
Pastorales, or shepherd plays, are often associated with the celebration of Las Posadas.
True
False
- 7. Multiple Choice
Hanukkah begins on the 25th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev.
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False
- 8. Multiple Choice
Hanukkah commemorates the victory of the Macabees over the Syrians some 2,300 years ago.
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False
- 9. Multiple Choice
Las Posadas starts on December 16.
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False
- 10. Multiple Choice
Blue, red, and green are the traditional colors of Kwanzaa.
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False
- 11. Multiple Choice
Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadaupe is held December 12.
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False
- 12. Multiple Choice
Epiphany celebrates the twelve wise men bringing gifts to baby Jesus January 6.
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False
- 13. Multiple Choice
Winter solstice is the shortest night and longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere.
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False
- 14. Multiple Choice
Festival of Saturnalia is a festival to honor the agricultural god Saturn
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False
- 15. Multiple Choice
Iranian festival of Yalda is celebrated on the longest night of the year as the birth of Mithra, the ancient sun god.
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False
- 16. Multiple Choice
Australia, Canada, and New Zealand celebrate Boxing Day December 26.
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False
- 17. Multiple Choice
On Boxing Day families celebrate by getting out their boxing gloves.
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False
- 18. Multiple Choice
A tradition of Omisoka is to clean their homes.
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False
- 19. Multiple Choice
According to a Japanese tradition eating long noodles will give you a long life and help you cross from one year to the next.
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False
- 20. Multiple Choice
St Lucia Day is celebrated by European countries and begins with a procession, parade led by the St. Lucia designee.
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False
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