Holiday Crossword

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  1. 2. What is the first principle of Kwanzaa?
  2. 3. How many principles are celebrated during Kwanzaa?
  3. 6. What was the last name of the First Lady who wrote a Christmas story about a girl named Marta?
  4. 8. In what country did the custom of putting up a Christmas tree originate?
  5. 9. The French word "Noel" is often used around Christmas but what was its original meaning in Latin?
  6. 10. Which was the last US state to declare an official holiday for Christmas?
  7. 11. What Roman holiday held from December 17th to the 23rd had a large influence on how Christmas was celebrated?
  8. 12. As the clock chimes midnight to ring in the New Year a Spanish tradition involves eating twelve of what – one for each chime?
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  1. 1. What is the name of the round jelly doughnuts enjoyed during Hanukkah?
  2. 4. What country has the tradition of filling children’s clogs with candy and treats on December 5?
  3. 5. Who was the first President to celebrate Hanukkah at the White House?
  4. 7. What country uses a double-decker menorah?