Answers To: Happy Holidays

By Terri Morrison and Wayne A. Conaway
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  1. False. A man with dark hair is considered most auspicious.

  2. B. This nondenominational festival begins on December 26.

  3. C.

  4. True. These lanterns are known as parols. There are competitions for finely crafted lanterns made by adults.

  5. C. One candle is added to the branched menorah each night.

  6. True. And rather than Mrs. Claus, he is accompanied by Zwarte Piet, his Moorish servant.

  7. False. Boxing Day is named for the former English custom of giving gift boxes to employees and tradespeople.

  8. A. As part of this festival, Hindus place lights outside their homes.

  9. False. Taiwan's Constitution Day is celebrated on December 26.

  10. B.