Winter Holidays Quiz

December 31 is the final day of the calendar year, celebrated as New Year's Eve. The other holidays listed occur on different dates.

The colors of Kwanzaa are black, red, and green. These colors are represented on the kinara (candle holder) and the mkeke (mat).

The kinara is the candle holder used for Kwanzaa. It holds seven candles: one black, three red, and three green.

Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration that begins on December 26 and ends on January 1. Christmas is celebrated on December 25.

A Hanukkah menorah (or hanukkiah) holds nine candles: one for each of the eight nights, plus the shamash (helper) candle.

The dreidel is a four-sided spinning top used in a traditional game played during Hanukkah.

According to the Hanukkah story, the small amount of oil found in the Temple lasted for eight days, which is why Hanukkah is celebrated for eight nights.

Hanukkah commemorates the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days in the Temple. Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus.

To decorate means to add items to something to make it look more attractive or festive. Culture refers to the customs and social behavior of a group.

A present is a synonym for a gift. A tradition is a custom passed down through generations.

Ornaments are decorative objects hung on a Christmas tree. A picture is generally not hung on a tree.

A Christmas carol is a song or hymn traditionally sung during the Christmas season. A lullaby is a soothing song used to help children sleep.

Christmas Day is universally celebrated on December 25th. January 25th is not a standard date for this holiday.