Global Winter
Celebrations
by
Debbie Cooley
Global Winter
Celebrations
by
Debbie Cooley
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| Let's find out about winter celebrations around the world! Click on each picture below to learn about four different winter celebrations. When you find the answer to each question, write it on your worksheet. |
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| 1. What
is another name for Hanukkah? 2. How long does Hanukkah last? 3. What is the candle holder called? 4. What is the name of the candle used for lighting other candles? 5. Name two things people do each night of Hanukkah. 6. What is one of the favorite foods of Hanukkah? 7. What game do children play during Hanukkah? |
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| 1. What
is the date of Christmas each year? 2. What did Early American settlers do to celebrate Christmas? 3. What is another name for Santa Claus? 4. What important Christmas decoration came from Germany? 5. Name some other Christmas traditions we continue even today. 6. Who celebrates Christmas together? 7. On the back of your sheet, draw a picture of your favorite Christmas tradition. |
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| 1. In
what year was the first Kwanzaa celebrated? 2. What language does the word "Kwanzaa" come from and what does it mean? 3. How long does Kwanzaa last? 4. What is a mkeka and what is placed on it? 5. What is the name of the wooden Kwanzaa candle holder? 6.How many candles are used on the candle holder and what are their colors? 7. Name the seven principles of Kwanzaa. |
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| 1. Does
Chinese New Year fall on the same date each year?
2. How many days is Chinese New Year celebrated? 3. Name at least three foods eaten during Chinese New Year. 4. What do Chinese families use to decorate their homes during Chinese New Year? 5. Why is there no sweeping and dusting on New Year's Day? 6. What do Chinese people do to send out the old year and welcome the new year? 7. Name two other Chinese superstitions for New Year's Day. |
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Sources:
White background. [Online image] Available
http://www.kidsdomain.com/clip/ace/Christmas/Backgrounds/page1.html, July 30,
2002.
Dark blue rule. [Online image] Available http://www.bellsnwhistles.com/page5.html, July 30, 2002.
Globe. [Online image] Available http://www.bellsnwhistles.com/page27.html, July 30, 2002.
Menorah. [Online image] Available http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/chanukah/clip.html, July 30, 2002.
Christmas tree. [Online image] Available http://www.awesomeclipartforkids.com/christmas/christmasclipart1.html, July 30, 2002.
Corn. [Online image] Available http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/kwanzaa/clip.html, July 30, 2002.
Chinese New Year symbol. [Online image] Available http://www.newton.mec.edu/Angier/DimSum/dimsumclipart.html, July 30, 2002.