Post on 24-Dec-2015
Created By:
Jake Townsend
Period 1
Winter Holiday Celebrations
Las PosadasHanukah
Kwanza
Part 1Las Posadas
Las Posadas Who celebrates this Holiday
The Holiday of Las Posadas is celebrated in Mexico.
Many Mexicans view Las Posadas as a major event the way most Americans view Christmas
It is celebrated by:MexicansLatin AmericansCatholic Mexicans
Why do people celebrate this holiday?
Shows the
pilgrimage of
Joseph and Mary
They were in
search of shelter
for the birth of
Jesus
Celebrate this
by signing outside
a shelter until
they are let in.
Las Posadas
December 16-24
When does this holiday take place?
Las Posadas
What are some traditions of this holiday?
During this
holiday people
sing until they are
let in the building
Shows
pilgrimage
Children bust
pinayatas
Light candles
A lot of praying
Las Posadas
Candles Paper Lanterns Banners Piñatas
Are there special decorations of this holiday
Las Posadas
Fruits Punch Many types of cookies and cakes
What types of foods are eaten on this holiday?
Las Posadas
Women: Dresses Cloches Men: Sombrous
What type of clothing is worn?
Las Posadas
Mexico Parts of the United States
Where is this holiday celebrated?
Las Posadas
Part 2Hanukkah
Hanukah is celebrated anywhere the Jewish religion is celebrated or believed in
Where is this holiday celebrated
Hanukkah
Any person that is a part of or believes in the Jewish religion
Who celebrates this holiday?
Hanukkah
People choose to celebrate this holiday because they remember, and celebrate the Maccabees taking over the temple from the Syrians so they could believe and praise God once again.
Why do people celebrate this holiday?
Hanukkah
It is celebrated on the twenty fifth of the month
Celebrated for eight days
When does this holiday take place?
Hanukkah
What are some traditions of this holiday?
Lighting of 8
Candles for the 8
days of the
holiday
Make special
cards, foods,
Singing songs
Creating your
own menorah
Set a extra plate
at dinner for the
Hanuka theme
Hanukkah
Wreaths Dreidel Menorah Eight candles
Are there special decorations for this holiday?
Hanukkah
Part 3Kwanza
Africa United states
Where is this holiday celebrated?
Pan-African African Americans Jewish religion
Who celebrates this holiday?
Celebrates the African American culture To celebrate the Nguzo Saba Celebrates the 7 principles 7 principles in which people live by
Why do people celebrate this holiday?
DECEMBER 26
When does this holiday take place?
Ingathering: People come together to praise Reverence: Prayer Commemoration: Remembering the past Recommitment: Committing to the African
culture Celebration: Celebrate life
Are there special traditions for this holiday?