Holidays Around the World

Which of the following is a symbol for Christmas in Mexico?

• Gingerbread House

• Nativity Scene

• Christmas Market

• Menorah

The tradition of putting up a Christmas tree began in what country?

• Germany

• Mexico

• United States

• Israel

Why do people celebrate Hanukkah?

• They remember the birth of Jesus.

• They get presents.

• They want Saint Nicholas to visit.

• They are remembering when the oil lasted for 8 nights.

Starting on December 16th, people in Mexico go door to door each night looking for a place to stay just as Mary and Joseph did. This is called...

• Pinata

• Poinsettia

• Las Posadas

• Three Kings Day

This is popular in Germany. What is it called?

• Advent Wreath

• Menorah

• Poinsettia

• Shamash

What is the name of the Christmas flower that first became popular in Mexico?

• Advent wreath

• Poinsettia

• Christmas tree

• Pinata

Latkes and donuts are popular foods for Hanukkah. Why?

• They taste good.

• That's what they ate during the first Hanukkah celebration.

• No one really knows.

• They are fried in oil, and oil is special to the celebration of Hanukkah.

What is gelt?

• Money or chocolate coins

• Potato pancakes

• What German children get in their shoes

• It's in a pinata

In which country is it common to hang stockings?

• Germany

• Mexico

• The United States

• Israel

Christmas day is always celebrated on...

• It's always on a different date

• December 25th

• December 6th

• January 6th