Christmas Traditions (France/Italy)

Santa is named _________ in France

• Pere Noel

• St. Nick

• La Befana

• Father Christmas

Merry Christmas in French is 

• Joyeux Anniversaire
• Bonne Noël
• Joyeux Noël

a meal that lasts all night Christmas Eve

• la chandeleur

• le réveillon

• Christmas Feast

Saint Nicolas gives presents to children

• The night of December 24th

• The night of December 5th

• The night of January 6

What do they call the traditional French Christmas cake?

• buche de Nol

• pat de foie gras

• turkey with chestnuts

Which is NOT something they eat in Italy for Christmas?

• panettone

• buche de Nol

• pandoro

• Feast of the Seven Fishes

Who leaves the children presents in Italy?

• La Befana

• Pere Noel

• Santa Clause

• St. Nicholas

"Merry Christmas" in Italian is

• Feliz Navidad

• Joyeux Noel

• Buon Natale

What day do Italian children get their presents?

• St. Nick's Day (December 6)

• Christmas Eve (December 24)

• L'Epifania (January 6)

What is something they do NOT do in Italy on Christmas Eve?

• spend the day fasting

• attend a midnight mass

• eat the Feast of the Seven Fishes

• eat Three Kings Cake