Holidays Around the World

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  1. 4. The Jewish holiday that lasts eight days and celebrates perseverance and miracles.
  2. 5. The woven mat used in Kwanzaa displays.
  3. 6. these were used to symbolize light and warmth
  4. 11. This country celebrates Christmas with the Giant Lantern Festival.
  5. 12. The nine-branched candelabrum used during Hanukkah.
  6. 13. the Roman festival that influenced the gift-giving tradition.
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  1. 1. The seven principles of Kwanzaa are known as the Nguzo ___.
  2. 2. The name of the young girl honored during Saint Lucia's Day in Sweden.
  3. 3. symbolized the Star of Bethlehem in the Philippines
  4. 7. country that celebrates Saint Lucia's Day
  5. 8. This country celebrates Christmas during summer with barbecues and beach picnics.
  6. 9. Mexican celebration that reenacts Mary and Joseph's search for shelter
  7. 10. where the tradition of the Christmas tree originated.