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- 3. The ceremonial candle holder used during Kwanzaa observance.
- 8. The origin of the word 'Kwanzaa' comes from this African language.
- 10. In the early Middle Ages, Christmas was often overshadowed by this then-more important Christian tradition.
- 11. This flowering evergreen plant is used heavily in various Christmas decorations.
- 13. Hanukkah observants in the US and Europe sometimes enjoy this roasted water fowl.
- 14. The communal feast held as the culmination of the Kwanzaa tradition.
- 15. The Modern Hebrew meaning of the word 'Hanukkah': The Festival of _______.
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- 1. A potato pancake, one of the many oil-based foods enjoyed during Hanukkah to commemorate importance of oil during the celebration.
- 2. The four sided spinning top that children play with during Hanukkah.
- 4. The number of days that Kwanzaa is celebrated each year, starting on December 26th.
- 5. The number of candles typically found on a Menorah.
- 6. Kwanzaa was first celebrated in this U.S. state.
- 7. Santa Claus is also known as Saint _____________.
- 9. This red flowered plant has been closely associated with Christmas since the 16th Century.
- 12. A Dickensian phrase dismissive of the holiday spirit: "Bah, ______!"