Winter Holiday Celebrations

Las PosadasPart 1Who celebrates this holiday?Mexican culture.Latin AmericansCatholic Mexicans

HomeLas PosadasWhy do people celebrate this holiday?To remember the pilgrimage. Joseph and Mary ask for lodging.

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

HomeWhat 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.

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

HomeLas PosadasAre there special foods eaten for this holiday? Variety of peppersHot fruit punchHot fruitsPeppers

HomeLas PosadasIs there special clothing worn for this holiday? Children dress as shepherds

HomeLas PosadasWhere is this holiday celebrated? MexicoAnywhere

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Who celebrates this holiday?JewishHebrewsHomeWhy do people celebrate this holiday?Honor of Jewish victoryRededicate the TempleVictory of Jews over the Syrian-Greeks.

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

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

HanukkahHomeAre there special decorations for this holiday? MenorahDreidel

HomeHanukkahAre there special foods eaten for this holiday? PretzelsLatke (potato pancake)Sufganiyot (jelly doughnut)

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

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Where is this holiday celebrated?Anywhere there is a Jewish person's home.Jerusalem, BethlehemIsraelHomeHanukkahWho celebrates this holiday?African Americans.HomeKwanzaa

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

When does this holiday take place?Dec 26th- Jan 1Last for seven daysHomeKwanzaaWhat are some traditions of this holiday?Lighting a kinara.Pouring of libations.FeastGifts

HomeKwanzaaAre there special decorations for this holiday?Kinara (candle holder)Mkeka (Mat)Mancala (game)

HomeKwanzaaAre there special foods eaten for this holiday?Jambalaya/jambalaya soupChicken & dumplingsJamaican jerk pork

HomeKwanzaa26Is there special clothing worn for this holiday?KaftanKentedashiki

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Where is this holiday celebrated?AfricaAnywhereHomeKwanzaa