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WINTER HOLIDAYS CELEBRATION

Kwanzaa. La Posadas. Hanukkah. Created By: Shaquana Adkins. WINTER HOLIDAYS CELEBRATION. Las Posadas . Part 1. Who celebrates this holiday?. Mexicans Catholic Mexicans Latin Americans. Las Posadas . Why do people celebrate this holiday?. remember the pilgrimage by Joseph and Mary.

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WINTER HOLIDAYS CELEBRATION

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  1. Kwanzaa La Posadas Hanukkah Created By: Shaquana Adkins WINTER HOLIDAYS CELEBRATION

  2. Las Posadas Part 1

  3. Who celebrates this holiday? • Mexicans • Catholic Mexicans • Latin Americans Las Posadas

  4. Why do people celebrate this holiday? • remember the pilgrimage by Joseph and Mary. • commemorates the events in the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem. • religious procession that reenacts the search for shelter by Joseph and Mary before the birth of Jesus Las Posadas

  5. When does this holiday take place? • 16th of December • Through the 24th • procession begins led by two children Las Posadas

  6. What are some traditions of this holiday? • Singing and praying • Tree • Gift exchanging

  7. Are there special decorations for this holiday? What are they? • Piñata • Miniature stable • bright red plant

  8. Are there special foods eaten for this holiday? What are they? • SOPADEALBÓNDIGAS • TIJUANACHICKEN • WARM APPLE EMPANADAS Warm apple Empanadas Las Posadas

  9. Is there special clothing worn for this holiday? What is it? Las Posadas

  10. Where is this holiday celebrated? Name the country or countries. • Mexico Las Posadas

  11. Hanukkah Part 2

  12. Where is this holiday celebrated? Name the country or countries. • Israel • France • Russia Hanukkah

  13. Who celebrates this holiday? • Jewish Hanukkah

  14. Why do people celebrate this holiday? • Hanukkah celebrates the victory of the Jewish people. • celebrates the rededication of the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem. • also reaffirms the continuing struggle to live by God's commandments and to lead Jewish lives. Hanukkah

  15. When does this holiday take place? • begins on the 25th day of the month of Kislev • in the Jewish calendar (November/December) • It is celebrated for eight days Hanukkah

  16. What are some traditions of this holiday? • Lighting the menorah. A Menorah is a very special arrangement of nine candles. • Saying blessings • And playing the dreidel game • Giving gifts Hanukkah

  17. Are there special decorations for this holiday? What are they? • is a 9-branched candelabra, called a Hannukiah (or often a Menorah) • A four sided top, called a dreidel or sivivon Hanukkah

  18. Are there special foods eaten for this holiday? What are they? • Traditionally, fried food and dairy food • Potato pancakes • applesauce. Potato pancakes Hanukkah

  19. Is there special clothing worn for this holiday? What is it? • Garments • clothes inspired by the day or adorned with symbols of the holiday • Accessories that remind the wearer Hanukkah

  20. Kwanzaa Part 3

  21. Where is this holiday celebrated? Name the country or countries. • Africa • Brazil • South America Brazil Kwanzaa

  22. Who celebrates this holiday? • African Americans Kwanzaa

  23. Why do people celebrate this holiday? • Nguzo Saba • honoring African heritage and culture Kwanzaa

  24. When does this holiday take place? • December 26th • Ends January 1 • each year, Kwanzaa

  25. What are some traditions of this holiday? • candle-lighting • pouring of libations • feast and gift giving Kwanzaa

  26. Are there special decorations for this holiday? What are they? • Colors red black and green • mkeka- a straw mat • kinara (candleholder) mkeka Kwanzaa

  27. Are there special foods eaten for this holiday? What are they? • Koki • Peanut Soup • Okra And Greens Peanut Soup Kwanzaa

  28. Is there special clothing worn for this holiday? What is it? • Kaftan • Danshiki • kente Kaftan Kwanzaa

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