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A spongy, pancake-like Ethiopian flat bread. The bread serves as plate, utensils, and food. What is injera ?
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What is Kwanzaa? A week-long holiday honoring African heritage. It is observed from December 26 to January 1 each year and highlights 1 principle per day.
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What is a Bar or Bat Mitzvah? The ceremony which occurs when a Jewish boy (Bat Mitzvah) or Girl (Bar Mitzvah) takes on adult responsibilities in Judaism
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What is a quinceañera? A coming-of-age celebration that is held on the fifteenth birthday of a young Latina woman.
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What is Ramadan? Muslim holiday in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar – Considered one of the five "pillars" of Islam. – Muslims who are physically able are required to fast each day of the entire month, from sunrise to sunset.
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Name a culture in which young people call most adults Uncle or Aunt as a sign of respect? Asian, African-American, Somali, Hispanic
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What is the holiday Carnival? Name some countries or regions this is celebrated. A celebration that takes place in mid- February, before Lent, in which people feast, hold parades, and dress in costume. – Celebrated in most Catholic countries including: Brazil, Italy, Trinidad and Tobago and New Orleans – Mardi Gras
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What is a Step Team? A group of individuals who “step”—a unique dance tradition created by African American college students that involves using the body as an instrument to create rhythms and sounds through a combination of footsteps, claps and spoken word.
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What is the Blarney Stone? It is a stone located in Cork, Ireland. People come to kiss the stone in hopes of gaining more eloquent speech. Good luck
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What is a samosa? A deep-fried South Asian pastry stuffed with spiced vegetables or meat, usually triangular in shape. Why do people eat black eyed peas for New Years?
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Name two cultures that celebrate the New Year other than January 1 st ? Chinese, Persian, Vietnamese, Thai, Cambodian, Tibetan, Laotian, Sinhalese, Bengali, Ethiopian, Jewish
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In which religion do most adult men keep their heads covered? Sikh
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What is a pupusa? Where does it come from? Pupusas are thick corn tortillas stuffed with cheese, beans or meat. El Salvador
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What is Lumpia? Where does it come from? A type of eggroll from the Philippines and Indonesia
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What is a hijab? The head covering worn by Muslim women Meant to show modesty.
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