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- 4. this Jewish holiday honors the Maccabee's victory in battle over Greece in 165 B.C.
- 6. a Spanish term that translates to "the inns", this Latin American tradition recounts the Nativity story and lasts from Dec 16-24
- 9. the Hopi Native American tribe commemorates the winter solstice with this tradition
- 11. celebrated in the British Commonwealth nations, this holiday occurs the day after Christmas and was created with the intent of donation gifts to the poor and needy
- 12. in this nation, Santa is depicted as arriving on water skis
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- 1. between December 26-January 1, African Americans celebrate this communal feast celebrating their ancestral heritage and culture
- 2. a Scandinavian multi-day feast when ancient people would welcome the return of the sun god
- 3. celebrated in Iran, this winter solstice festival marks the day when Mithra, an angel of light, was thought to have been born
- 5. Christian martyr from Syracuse who is remembered today in a Scandinavian holiday in mid-December
- 7. meat typically served in the South on New Years Day
- 8. on January 29, 2025 when the Chinese New Year starts, the Chinese Zodiac states that 2025 will be the year of the--
- 10. Japanese tradition for December 31 which encourages settling any lasting affairs, debts, and other important activities so one can start the new year fresh