1. Created by: Breajah Thompson Period: 1 Winter Holiday Celebrations Las Posadas HanukkahKwanzaa

2. Las Posadas Part 1

3. Who celebrates this holiday? Mexican culture. Latin Americans Catholic Mexicans Home Las Posadas

4. Why do people celebrate this holiday? To remember the pilgrimage. Joseph and Mary ask for lodging. Las Posadas Home

5. When does this holiday take place? December 16 th -24 th. Night time. Home

6. What are some traditions of this holiday? A procession begins led by two children carrying a small pine-decorated platform bearing replicas of Joseph and Marry riding a burro. They are joined by people carrying candles and singing prayers. They visit different houses each night and ask for lodging. Home Las Posadas

7. Are there special decorations for this holiday? The people carry candles while they journey to each house and sing. They hang Piñatas. Midnight of Christmas Eve, the birth of Christ is announced- fireworks, ringing bells whistles blowing. Home Las Posadas

8. Are there special foods eaten for this holiday? Variety of peppers Hot fruit punch Hot fruits Peppers Home Las Posadas

9. Is there special clothing worn for this holiday? Children dress as shepherds Home Las Posadas

10. Where is this holiday celebrated? Mexico Anywhere HomeLas Posadas

11. Hanukkah Part 2

12. Who celebrates this holiday? Jewish Hebrews Home

13. Why do people celebrate this holiday? Honor of Jewish victory Rededicate the Temple Victory of Jews over the Syrian-Greeks. Home

14. When does this holiday take place? Late November or early December depending on the Hebrew calendar. Last for 8 days. Home Hanukkah

15. What are some traditions of this holiday? Lighting the Menorah. Reciting blessings. Exchanging gifts. Play a game called Dreidel. Hanukkah Home

16. Are there special decorations for this holiday? Menorah Dreidel HomeHanukkah

17. Are there special foods eaten for this holiday? Pretzels Latke (potato pancake) Sufganiyot (jelly doughnut) HomeHanukkah

18. Is there special clothing worn for this holiday? Kipah (head cap) No special clothing unless they want to dress up for the candle light ceremony. Home Hanukkah

19. Where is this holiday celebrated? Anywhere there is a Jewish person's home. Jerusalem, Bethlehem Israel Home Hanukkah

20. Kwanzaa Part 3

21. Who celebrates this holiday? African Americans. Home Kwanzaa

22. Why do people celebrate this holiday? To honor African heritage, culture, and unity. Home Kwanzaa

23. When does this holiday take place? Dec 26 th - Jan 1 Last for seven days Home Kwanzaa

24. What are some traditions of this holiday? Lighting a kinara. Pouring of libations. Feast Gifts Home Kwanzaa

25. Are there special decorations for this holiday? Kinara (candle holder) Mkeka (Mat) Mancala (game) Home Kwanzaa

26. Are there special foods eaten for this holiday? Jambalaya/jambalaya soup Chicken & dumplings Jamaican jerk pork HomeKwanzaa

27. Is there special clothing worn for this holiday? Kaftan Kente dashiki HomeKwanzaa

28. Where is this holiday celebrated? Africa Anywhere Home Kwanzaa