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*Clue #1 Let's learn about one of the newest holidays, Kwanzaa.
How long is this celebration?



Who was the person that started this holiday in 1966?



This seven day celebration encourages people to think about their African roots as well as their life in present day America. What does the word Kwanzaa mean?



*Clue #2 Let's learn a bit about two Jewish holidays that are usually celebrated in the Fall. The first holiday is Rosh Hashanah. The second holiday that occurs 10 days after Rosh Hashanah is the most sacred of Jewish holidays, Yom Kippur.

For how many days is Rosh Hashanah celebrated?


What is the Shofar?

A trumpet
A stole
A hat
A ram's horn
A mountain
A limo driver

Rosh Hashanah has a fourfold meaning. What are the four meanings of Rosh Hashanah?

,

,

, and



On Yom Kippur the Book of Life is

and

*Clue #3 Now let's find out about Chinese New Year. The Chinese New Year is based on what two types of calendar systems?

and the

One of the Traditions of Chinese New Year is that before the New Year begins, people clean their houses. What do they hope to sweep away?



In 'The Origin of Chinese New Year', you will find what time of the year Chinese New Year is celebrated. What season of the year is this holiday celebrated?
Spring
Summer
Winter
Fall


*Clue #4 Let's learn more about Cinco de Mayo and its origin. Cinco de Mayo marks the victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the which Battle?


Did the French occupation happen before or after the Mexican American War?
Before
After

Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on a much larger scale here in the United States than it is in Mexico. What three ways do people of Mexican American descent celebrate this holiday today?

,

, and



**Clue #5 Boxing Day is a holiday that started in England. Boxing Day is celebrated on the day after what well known holiday?

Easter
Thanksgiving
Independence Day
Christmas
New Years

To whom did the contents of the alms boxes go?



*Clue #6 Take a look at the Ramadan. It is a Muslim holiday. How long does the fast of Ramadan last?
24 hours
48 hours
5 days
7 days
1 month

How many duties do Muslims have to perform during Ramadan?



*Clue #7 Let's take a journey to the far east. How many national holidays does Japan have?



What is the holiday that Japan celebrates on May 5th?



On what day does Japan celebrate and give appreciation for their elderly?



**Clue #8 Have you ever wondered why such dates as Easter and other unfixed religious holidays change? Here's a great place to find out about different religious holidays and the calendars that govern them. Here at The 'World Wide Holiday and Festival Site' , you'll be able to read more about International Holidays as well.

What are the three Christian calendars that are used?







Look under the Western Calendar When will Easter be celebrated in 2003?



Now look under the Orthodox Calendar. When will the Greek Orthodox and other Orthodox Churches be celebrating Easter?



*Clue #9 What country celebrates Anzac Day?



In which war does this important national holiday mark the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces?



*Clue #10
Have you noticed that just about all holidays have one thing in common? They celebrate some kind of event in history. This French holiday is no exception. What is the French holiday celebrated on July 14th ?



When did the first parade take place to commemorate Bastille Day?



In which revolt against the French royalty, did the people overtake the Bastille Prison?



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