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World Holidays
Term | Definition |
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celebration | A party or event to honor something or someone important. |
holiday | A day of festivity when no work is done. |
tradition | A custom or belief that is passed down from generation to generation. It is the specific way that someone celebrates. |
decorations | To make an area look festive for a party or celebration. |
dreidel | A spinning top with Jewish letters that is used for a game usually played during Hanukkah. |
Holi | A Hindu celebration that honors the end of winter and the arrival of spring. |
kinara | A candle holder used during Kwanzaa. It holds seven candles. |
Kwanzaa | A celebration that allows African Americans to honor their African heritage. |
menorah | A candle holder used during Hanukkah. It holds nine candles. |
mkeka | An African mat that holds the symbols of Kwanzaa. |
Ramadan | A Muslim holiday that usually involves fasting and prayer to feel closer to God. |
fasting | When a person chooses to go without food for a long period of time. |
Chinese New Year | A celebration to honor the New Year in China. |
Hanukkah | A Jewish holiday that is a time to remember the struggles Jews once had and the miracle that took place. |