Winter Holiday

CREATED BY KEVONTE’ SMITH

Los Posadas

HanukkahKwanzaa

Diwali

Part 1

Las Posadas

Who celebrates this holiday?

• A lot of Latinos that believe in Jesus.

• Some Americans• Catholics

Why do people celebrate this holiday?

• They like to together and spend time with family.

• To have a good time• To have good fun with

friends and family

When does this holiday take place

• It takes place on December 25

• Dec. 25 of each year • Dec. 25 anywhere

people celebrate it at

What are some traditions

• Playing Piñata• Dancing • Playing music

Are there special decorations for this holiday?

– Little figures– Sombreros– piñata

Are there special foods eaten of this holiday?

• Special Soup • Cakes• Tacos

There are special clothing worn for this holiday?

• Ponchos • Sombrero• Suits

Where is this holiday celebrated?

• Guatemala• America • Cuba

Part 2

Hanukkah

Where is this holiday celebrated?

• America • Judea• Jerusalem

Who celebrates this holiday?

• Jews • Jewish people • People who celebrate

Hanukkah

Why do people celebrate this holiday?

• To have loads of fun with they friends and family.

• To celebrate the ritual of this holiday.

• To get a present form friends and family.

When do this holiday take place?

• The 25 of kislev• 25 at sundown• 8 days in a row

What are some traditions of this holiday?

• light up menorah• Eight days of

celebration• Singing special song

Are there special decorations of this holiday?

• Menorah • Little hats • lights

Are there special foods eaten for this holiday ?

• Cookies • Cupcakes• Jelly donuts

Is there special clothing worn for this holiday ?

• Little hats • Suits • dresses

Part 3

Kwanzaa

Where is this holiday celebrated?

• America • Africa• Egypt

Who celebrates this holiday?

• Africans • African Americans • Some Americans

Why do people celebrate this holiday?

• To have fun with family and friends

• To pay respects to their ancestors

• To enjoy the celebration of Kwanzaa

When does this holiday take place?

• December 26 until January 1

• Dec. 26 • Ends at new years day

What are some traditions of this holiday?

• Cook for 8 days • Celebrated for 8 days • Light candles

Are there special decorations for this holiday?

• Eight candles • Fruit basket • African ornaments

Are there special foods eaten for this holiday?

• Roast food • Harvest stew • African yams

Is there special clothing worn for this holiday?

• Dashiki• Big hats• Long sleeve shirts

Part 4

Diwali

Where is this holiday celebrated?

• India• Napa• china

Why do people celebrate this holiday?

• To celebrate diwali • To have fun with family

& friends• To have fun on their

desired holiday

When does this holiday take place?

• The first day is Dhan Teras

• The last day is Yama Dvitiya

• September-October

What are some traditions of this holiday?

• Celebrating Atman• Celebrating Hinduism• Celebrating Brahman

Are there special decorations for this holiday?

• Lanterns• CANDLES• FIREWORKS

Are there special foods eaten for this holiday?

• Badam Katlee • Khari Pudi• Balushahi

Is there special clothing worn for this holiday?

• Suits • Dresses • Scarf

Part 5

Chinese new year