Holiday Diversity

3. Gift Miss Goldstein gives that goes with a game she plays during the holidays
5. Japanese holiday that involves hanging one fish flag for each family member outside the home
6. Swedish holiday. People sing and dance around a maypole to celebrate the summer solstice.
7. Holiday lamp with a small flame that represents a person's "inner light"
8. The end of Ramadan. Muslim holiday observed worldwide
9. Peruvian celebration that praises the son and "Inti," the god of the son
12. Chinese festival that involves fireworks at midnight
14. New Zealand holiday that honors the loved ones they've lost in the previous year
17. Mexican celebration that honors loved ones who have died.
18. African American celebration that honors African heritage and takes place the day after Christmas

1. Observed in Russia. You say "Snovim godom!" to loved ones.
2. Nina hung ornaments on this
4. Indian Festival of Lights
10. Jewish festival observed worldwide. Includes a meal called a "seder" on the first and second nights.
11. Jewish holiday that celebrates the reopening of the Holy Temple
13. ______ Yam Festival. Celebrated in Nigeria. Honors the yam harvest.
15. Celebrated in Brazil. Includes a season of parades and parties
16. Persian festival that celebrates spring and new beginnings.