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WINTER HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS

Las Posadas. Hanukah. Chinese New Year. WINTER HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS. Created by A'lisah Height. Las Posada. Were does this holiday take place?. This holiday takes place in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Las posada. Why do people celebrate this holiday ?.

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WINTER HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS

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  1. Las Posadas Hanukah Chinese New Year WINTER HOLIDAYCELEBRATIONS Created by A'lisah Height

  2. Las Posada Were does this holiday take place? • This holiday takes place in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

  3. Las posada Why do people celebrate this holiday? • People(Mexicans) celebrate this holiday to reenact the search for shelter by Joseph and Mary before the birth of Jesus.

  4. Las posada What are some traditions of this holiday? • They sing a small chant and carry small candles. • Four teenagers of the same height to carry Los Peregrinos, which are two small statues of St. Joseph leading a donkey.

  5. Las posada Are there special decorations for this holiday? • Yes. They have manger scenes and dress up as virgin Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus and they celebrate.

  6. Las posada Are there any special foods? • Yes. They eat Tamales, sweet fritters, And a colorful dish known as the Bacalao a La Vizcaina which includes salted cod, potatoes and tomatoes.

  7. Las posada Are there any special worn clothing for this holiday? • People dress as Mary, Joseph, and even baby Jesus.

  8. Part 2 Hanukah

  9. Where is this holiday celebrated? Name the countries or country. • Israel

  10. Why is this holiday celebrated? • People celebrate this holiday for the rededication of the Jewish temple in Jerusalem.

  11. Who celebrates Hanukkah? • Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah.

  12. Are there any special decorations in this holiday? • No there are not. Just a candle.

  13. Are there any special foods in this Holiday? • Soofganiot (doughnuts) and latkas or livivot (potato pancakes) are popular Hanukkah treats. Traditionally, fried food and dairy food are eaten during Hanukkah. 

  14. When is this holiday celebrated? • Hanukkah always starts on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Jewish calendar which is the day the Maccabeus re-dedicated the temple over 2000 years ago. The holiday runs for 8 days.

  15. Are there any special clothing for this holiday? • The celebration of Hanukkah doesn't require any special attire, although many people choose to dress in traditional garments to celebrate the holiday.

  16. Chinese new year Part 3 Chinese New Year

  17. Chinese new year Where is Chinese New Year celebrated? • Chinese New Year is celebrated in China.

  18. Chinese new year Why do people celebrate this holiday? • People (Chinese) celebrate Chinese new year to acknowledge the presence of there ancestors.

  19. What are some traditions of this holiday? • Chinese Culture is rich in its culture and traditions . They have their own beliefs and New Year traditions , which they follow ardently. (fiery oratory"; "an impassioned appeal"; "a torrid love affair.

  20. Are there any decorations in this holiday? • Yes. They decorate the doors and windows with paper-cuts and couplets with the very popular theme of "happiness", "wealth", "longevity" and "satisfactory marriage with more children".

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