Winter Holidays and Traditions

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  1. 3. Based on ancient African harvest festivals and lasts from December 26 to January 1
  2. 4. A man who brings children presents on a Christian holiday
  3. 9. Usually decorated with ornaments during Christmas time
  4. 10. a chocolate coin usually used in the game Dreidel played on Hanukkah
  5. 12. A Swedish holiday where girls dress in Red and White gowns
  6. 14. A popular bird to eat on Thanksgiving
  7. 16. Marks the beginning of 2016
  8. 17. The most important of traditional Chinese holidays
  9. 19. A candle holder used in celebrating Kwanzaa
  10. 20. A nine-day celebration mostly celebrated in Mexico, Guatemala, and parts of the Southwestern United States
  11. 22. Celebrated in New Orleans with Parties and Festivals. Also known as 'Fat Tuesday'
  12. 25. A big part of many holidays, usually served and eaten with family
  13. 26. On this day, people give thanks for what they have and usually have a large feast with family
  14. 27. This Christian holiday is celebrated by going to church, giving gifts, and being with family
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  1. 1. A candle holder with eight holders and used for a Jewish holiday
  2. 2. The holy month of fasting and praying for Muslims
  3. 5. Know to many Christians as 'Feast of Epiphany' on the 12th day of Christmas
  4. 6. A list of hopes or improvement for the next year
  5. 7. A holiday where kids dress up in costumes and get candy
  6. 8. Christmas eve Festivities in Ukraine
  7. 10. A home made of candy
  8. 11. The Pagan holiday that takes place on the day of the winter solstice
  9. 13. An eight-day Jewish Holiday
  10. 15. al-Fitr The three-day Muslim celebration at the end of Ramadan
  11. 18. The first day of winter and the longest night of the year
  12. 21. A Hindu Festival that began on November 13th and lasted for 5 days
  13. 23. Special Diwali clay lamps
  14. 24. The Japanese New Year
  15. 25. Not eating or drinking for a certain period of time, part of Ramadan