Winter Holidays Around the World Flashcard

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Which country is known for the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree in the home?

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Germany

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In which country is it common to celebrate Christmas with a traditional meal of fried chicken?

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Japan

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Which country is famous for the tradition of leaving out shoes on Christmas Eve to be filled with gifts?

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Germany

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In which country is it common to celebrate New Year's Eve with a big fireworks display at the Sydney Harbour Bridge?

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Australia

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Which country celebrates New Year's Eve with the tradition of eating 12 grapes at midnight, one for each stroke of the clock?

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Spain

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In which country is it common to celebrate New Year's Day with a polar bear plunge, where people jump into freezing cold water?

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Canada

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Which event marks the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

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December 21st

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In which country is the winter solstice celebrated with the festival of Dongzhi, where families gather to eat dumplings?

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China

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Which country celebrates the winter solstice with the tradition of lighting bonfires and dancing around them?

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Estonia

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In which country is the winter solstice celebrated with the festival of Inti Raymi, a ceremony honoring the sun god?

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Peru