Christmas Trivia for HC

In Canada, people observe a tradition called "Mummering". What do they do in this tradition?

• set off fireworks on Christmas eve

• walk house to house, knock on doors, speak in hidden voices...

• sing and play the guitar to neighbors

• light candles for loved ones

What celebration occurs from December 12th-25th in Mexico? 

• Easter
• Las Posadas
• La Bamba
• Senior Souza

What do the Germans use to make cookies and beautiful little houses? 

• concrete
• sugar
• gingerbread
• candy cane

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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Germans believe an angelic looking girl named ___________ brings gifts on Christmas. 

• Tomten
• Fox
• La Befana
• Christkind

What do families in Spain also celebrate on January 6th?   

• Happy New Year
• St. Lucia Day
• Epiphany
• Christmas

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Spanish children leave out their ______ and fill them with grass or hay for the camels to eat and a cup of water. 

• hats
• stockings
• buckets
• shoes

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People in Spain decorate their homes with wooden _____________. 

• Nativity Sets
• Santa Claus
• reindeer
• archers

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What is Father Christmas also known as?

• Mr. Souza
• Santa Claus
• St. Lucia
• BB8

Where did tradition of singing Christmas carols begin?  

• Japan
• Sweden
• England
• Russia

____________ is celebrated the day after Christmas.  

• Thanksgiving
• New Years Day
• Epiphany
• Boxing Day