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What activity is commonly done in Puerto Rico to prepare for the New Year?
What activity is commonly done in Puerto Rico to prepare for the New Year?
Which of the following is a common activity during Lunar New Year celebrations?
Which of the following is a common activity during Lunar New Year celebrations?
What is the significance of the 12 grapes eaten at midnight in Spain?
What is the significance of the 12 grapes eaten at midnight in Spain?
What is the essence of the Holi festival celebrated in India?
What is the essence of the Holi festival celebrated in India?
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During which holiday do Jewish families gather for a Seder meal?
During which holiday do Jewish families gather for a Seder meal?
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What is a key practice of Yom Kippur?
What is a key practice of Yom Kippur?
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What does Diwali celebrate, known as the Festival of Lights?
What does Diwali celebrate, known as the Festival of Lights?
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What colorful activity is commonly associated with Holi?
What colorful activity is commonly associated with Holi?
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What do families do during Día de los Muertos to honor their deceased loved ones?
What do families do during Día de los Muertos to honor their deceased loved ones?
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Which holiday is specifically celebrated for eight days?
Which holiday is specifically celebrated for eight days?
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When is Christmas predominantly celebrated?
When is Christmas predominantly celebrated?
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What is a common activity associated with Kwanzaa?
What is a common activity associated with Kwanzaa?
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During which month does Ramadan occur in the Islamic calendar?
During which month does Ramadan occur in the Islamic calendar?
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What decorative item is commonly used during Ramadan?
What decorative item is commonly used during Ramadan?
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Which holiday involves lighting a menorah?
Which holiday involves lighting a menorah?
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What is the primary purpose of Diwali decorations?
What is the primary purpose of Diwali decorations?
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Study Notes
New Year's Around the World
- In Puerto Rico, homes are cleaned to start the new year fresh.
- In Spain, 12 grapes are eaten at midnight as the clock chimes 12 times.
- In Scotland, the first person to enter a house in the new year brings good luck.
- In Denmark, old dishes are thrown at family members' doors to ward off bad spirits.
Lunar New Year
- Celebrated in many East Asian countries (China, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, etc.)
- Brings good luck and a fresh start to the new year.
- Usually in January or February, or during the winter season.
- Streets are often decorated with red lanterns and lucky symbols.
- Parades with dragons and lion dances occur in the streets.
Holi
- A fun, colorful festival celebrated in India and other parts of the world.
- People play with colourful powders and water.
- Homes are decorated with colourful streamers and flowers.
- Welcomes spring, fosters love and friendship through singing, dancing, and laughter.
- Usually celebrated in March, at the beginning of spring.
Easter
- A Christian holiday commemorating the rebirth of Jesus Christ.
- Christians attend church, read Bible stories, and pray together.
- Hunting for Easter eggs left by the Easter bunny is a popular tradition.
- Celebrates love and hope that Jesus brought to the world.
- Often celebrated in April, during the spring season.
Passover
- A Hebrew holiday (Pesach) celebrated by Jewish people worldwide.
- Celebrated in March or April, during the spring season.
- Families gather for a large feast (Seder) and read stories from the Haggadah.
Yom Kippur
- A Jewish holiday celebrated on the 10th day of the Jewish month Tishrei (usually September or October), in the fall season.
- A significant tradition is fasting, where people do not eat or drink for a whole day.
- A "break-fast" meal follows the fast, typically featuring Challah bread and other foods.
Diwali
- Known as the Festival of Lights, celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains.
- Homes and streets are illuminated with colourful decorations, candles, and oil lamps.
- People create beautiful patterns on the floor using coloured rice, powder, and flower petals.
- Celebrated in October or November, during the fall season.
Día de los Muertos
- Celebrated in Mexico and other Latin American countries as the Day of the Dead.
- Families gather to remember deceased loved ones.
- Photos of loved ones, along with flowers and candles, are placed on altars called "ofrendas".
- Celebrated from October 31st to November 2nd, during the fall season.
Hanukkah
- An eight-day Jewish holiday celebrated worldwide.
- Families light one candle each night on a menorah.
- Children play games, such as with a spinning top called a dreidel, during Hanukkah.
- Celebrated in December, during the winter season.
Christmas
- Celebrated by many individuals around the world on December 25th, or for Orthodox Christians on January 7th.
- Families decorate trees with lights and ornaments, and children often receive gifts.
- Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and is a special time for many.
Kwanzaa
- A holiday celebrated by African Americans worldwide.
- A candle on the kinara is lit each night of Kwanzaa, representing one of the seven principles.
- Celebrated through song and dance, usually between December 26th and January 1st, in the winter season.
Ramadan
- A special time of year for Muslims worldwide.
- Occurs during the ninth month of the Islamic Lunar Calendar (e.g., 2025, February-March, around the end of the winter season).
- Families fast from sunrise to sunset.
- Gatherings for a large feast (breaking the fast) are common.
- Homes are often decorated with colorful lanterns called "fanoos".
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Explore various New Year traditions from around the world, including unique customs from Puerto Rico, Spain, Scotland, Denmark, and the vibrant celebrations of Lunar New Year and Holi. Learn how different cultures welcome the new year with joy, luck, and festivity.
