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A spongy, pancake-like Ethiopian flat bread. The bread serves as plate, utensils, and food. What is injera ?

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1 A spongy, pancake-like Ethiopian flat bread. The bread serves as plate, utensils, and food. What is injera ?

2 What is Kwanzaa? A week-long holiday honoring African heritage. It is observed from December 26 to January 1 each year and highlights 1 principle per day.

3 What is a Bar or Bat Mitzvah? The ceremony which occurs when a Jewish boy (Bat Mitzvah) or Girl (Bar Mitzvah) takes on adult responsibilities in Judaism

4 What is a quinceañera? A coming-of-age celebration that is held on the fifteenth birthday of a young Latina woman.

5 What is Ramadan? Muslim holiday in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar – Considered one of the five "pillars" of Islam. – Muslims who are physically able are required to fast each day of the entire month, from sunrise to sunset.

6 Name a culture in which young people call most adults Uncle or Aunt as a sign of respect? Asian, African-American, Somali, Hispanic

7 What is the holiday Carnival? Name some countries or regions this is celebrated. A celebration that takes place in mid- February, before Lent, in which people feast, hold parades, and dress in costume. – Celebrated in most Catholic countries including: Brazil, Italy, Trinidad and Tobago and New Orleans – Mardi Gras

8 What is a Step Team? A group of individuals who “step”—a unique dance tradition created by African American college students that involves using the body as an instrument to create rhythms and sounds through a combination of footsteps, claps and spoken word.

9 What is the Blarney Stone? It is a stone located in Cork, Ireland. People come to kiss the stone in hopes of gaining more eloquent speech. Good luck

10 What is a samosa? A deep-fried South Asian pastry stuffed with spiced vegetables or meat, usually triangular in shape. Why do people eat black eyed peas for New Years?

11 Name two cultures that celebrate the New Year other than January 1 st ? Chinese, Persian, Vietnamese, Thai, Cambodian, Tibetan, Laotian, Sinhalese, Bengali, Ethiopian, Jewish

12 In which religion do most adult men keep their heads covered? Sikh

13 What is a pupusa? Where does it come from? Pupusas are thick corn tortillas stuffed with cheese, beans or meat. El Salvador

14 What is Lumpia? Where does it come from? A type of eggroll from the Philippines and Indonesia

15 What is a hijab? The head covering worn by Muslim women Meant to show modesty.


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