Christmas Traditions Around the World Flashcard

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What is the French phrase for 'Merry Christmas'?

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Joyeux Noel

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What is the tradition in some parts of France involving desserts?

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Eating 13 different desserts

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What is traditionally hidden in Ukrainian Christmas tree?

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A fake spider and web

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Do you think that people in the Ukraine want to find the spider? Why or why not?

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Yes, because it brings good luck

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How is the Italian tradition about Le Befana different from Santa Claus? Options: Le Befana is an old lady on a broomstick, Le Befana enters homes through the chimney, Le Befana delivers gifts on January 5th, All of the above

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All of the above

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Why might the people in Louisiana sometimes call Santa Claus Papa Noel?

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It is a French tradition

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What food do people usually eat for Christmas in Louisiana?

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Gumbo

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Why do you think they call it a Christmas cracker in the United Kingdom?

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Because it makes a cracking sound

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What are 'globos' in Argentina?

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Lanterns

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Who is El Gordo De Navidad in Argentina? What language do you think they speak in Argentina?

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Santa Claus, Spanish