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First Day of Hanukkah
Hanukkah is celebrated in Israel. It is an eight day celebration that celebrates a miracle that happened many years ago when there was not enough oil to keep the candles in the temple burning, but the candles burned anyway. -
last day of Hanukkah
Each day during the Hanukkah celebration one candle on the mennorah is lighted until the last day when the mennorah is fully lit. -
St. Lucia's Daya
St. Lucia's Day is celebrated in Sweden to celebrate a young girl who was very brave. She lost her life because she believed in Jesus Christ. -
Los Posadas
Los Posadas is celebrated in Mexico. The Los Posadas celebration lasts for 9 days. As part of the celebration the people celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with a parade through the town. Two people are dressed as Mary and Joseph and they knock on three doors to see if they can come in. At the first two doors they are told "No!" At the third door they are let in. -
Winter Solstice Festival
winter celebrations Winter Solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year. In Japan it is celebrated with candles and fire walking. Many holidays are celebrated around the Winter Solstice. To learn about other winter holidays you can look at this National Geographic Page -
last day of Los Posadas
Traditionally, a party is held on each night of the Los Posadas celebration. Pinatas are often found at these parties. On the final day of the celebration the evening party is followed by a Midnight Mass. -
Christmas
Christmas is celebrated in the United States to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. Santa Clause visits homes in the night leaving gifts behind for the children. -
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is celebrated on December 26 in Australia. On Boxing day many Australians go to the beach. Many people give gifts on Boxing Day. Sometimes it is called "second Christmas." -
Kwanzaa
Kawanza is a holiday that celebrates African Heritage. -
Chinese New Year
In China they celebrate the New Year by visiting friends and family. The people have a large feast on New Year's Eve and eat noodles, fish and dumplings.
