1.
a celebration when Christians honor the birthday of the inspiration behind Santa Claus, given his proclivity towards gift-giving
2.
Catholics celebrate ___ to honor the Virgin Mary
3.
a Buddhist holiday celebrated on December 8 which commemorates the day that Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha
4.
Mexicans and Mexican-Americans often celebrate this day for the patron saint of Mexico who symbolizes patriotism and devotion
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a Jewish celebration and is observed each year for eight days and nights, and celebrates the victory of Maccabee over King Antiochus
6.
Wiccans and Neo-Pagans celebrate the winter solstice (the darkest day of the year, on Dec. 21) through the festival of ___
7.
celebrated on December 25 each year and commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ in the Christian faith
8.
a British tradition that occurs the day after Christmas and dates back to the 1800s when Queen Victoria ruled the throne
9.
a secular holiday that honors African heritage and is celebrated each year from December 26 to January 1
10.
Zoroastrians honor the death of their prophet on this day, typically by visiting a fire temple and offering prayers
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celebrated by many cultures and religions around the world celebrate the beginning of the new year on January 1
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an annual New Year's Eve tradition that includes the memory of slavery and freedom, reflections on faith, and celebration of community and strength
