Holidays Around the World

Many Jewish people celebrate 

• Zwanaa
• Ramadan
• Hanukkah

During Hanukkah, people decorate their homes in the colors of...

• pink, white
• red, green
• blue, white
• white, red

In what country that we studied do most people celebrate Hanukkah?

• USA
• Canada
• Mexico
• Israel

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In France they use _____ instead of Christmas Trees.

• Cherry trees
• Yule Logs
• Pinatas
• Stars

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During Christmas in Italy, France, Mexico and even the USA the people place ___ scenes outside of churches, houses and even inside of the house. It represent the birth of Jesus.

• Christmas
• Holy
• Noel
• nativity

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What bright red flowers do people in Mexico decorate with at Christmas time?

• poinsettia
• rose
• tulip
• holly

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What do the Germans use to make beautiful little houses? 

• concrete
• sugar
• gingerbread
• candy cane

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What is the name of the old witch that visits children on the night of the Epiphany?

• La Befana
• Harry Potter
• Captain Souza
• St. Lucia

Why didn't La Befana visit baby Jesus when the Wise Men invited her?

• She was busy sweeping.
• She didn't know the way
• She was too nervous
• Her teacher gave her too much homework

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What holiday do Swedish people celebrate on December 13?

• Boxing Day
• St. Lucia Day
• Epiphany
• Las Posadas