Winter Holiday Celebrations!

Created By: Taylor Hayden

Las Posadas Hanukah Kwanza Diwali

PART ONELas Posadas

Who Celebrates This Holiday??? Catholic Mexicans Latin Americans Spanish Americans

Why Do People Celebrate This Holiday? Mary & Joseph Unborn baby Jesus Looking for home

When does This Holiday Take Place? December 16th to December 24th It is held in family’s houses The neighborhood will plan together

What are some traditions of this holiday? Theme depends on nativity Get dressed up and go caroling Caroling was almost like begging for

a home

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

o Candleso Piñatas o Various musical instruments

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

SOPA DE ALBÓNDIGASFESTIVAL SALADVEGETABLE TAMALE PIE

Where is this holiday celebrated? Name the country or countries? Latin America

Spain Mexico

What type of clothes are required for this holiday? If any?

Costumes Mary Joseph Pilgrims

Part TwoHanukah

Where is this holiday celebrated? Jewish homes. America Judea

Who celebrates this holiday?

Jewish people (Jews) Some Greeks Some Hebrews

Why is this holiday celebrated? To commemorate the victory of

Judah Maccabee's Jewish army Jewish defeated Greek Jew’s religious freedom

When does this holiday take place?

2009 December 11 Lasts 8 days Starts on 25th day of Jewish calendar

What are some traditions for this holiday? To light the Menorah Making homemade Hanukkah cards Have your child make their own

menorah

Are there any special decorations for this holiday? If so what?

Menorah Star of David Festival cards

Are there special foods eaten for this holiday? If so what? Hanukkah Dough Balls Potato Latkes Marshmallow Dreidels

Is there any special clothing for this holiday? If so what kind?

Evening wear for the menorah lighting

Normal clothes throughout the day Wear Yamaka

Part ThreeKwanzaa

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

Africa Sometimes in America

Who celebrates this holiday?

African Americans

Why do people celebrate this holiday?

Cultural and economic exploration

When does this holiday take place?

December 26th through January 1st Each day focused on Nguzo Saba Nguzo is the 7 principles

What are some traditions of this holiday?

Ingathering Commemoration Celebration

Part FourDiwali

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

Singapore India Guyana

Who celebrates this holiday?

Hindus' Indians Malaysians

Why do people celebrate this holiday? Triumph of good over evil Faith of the light Start of a good luck year

When does this holiday take place? It is decided by the lunar calendar Lasts five days Starts November 5th in 2010

What are some traditions of this holiday? Five day festivals are held Lighting small clay oil lamps Taking baths with oil

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

Festive lamps Earthenware pots Bells and costumes

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

Badam Phirni Gulab Jamun Peda

Is there special clothing worn for this holiday? What is it? Colorful dresses Flat shoes Excessively new clothing

Part FiveChinese New Year

Where is this holiday celebrated? Name the country or countries

China America sometimes