Holidays Around the World

In America and Canada, Christmas is celebrated on what day?

• December 1st

• January 1st

• December 25th

• Halloween

Italians celebrate the Epiphany on January 6th. Who delivers presents to the children that night?

• A witch

• Father Christmas

• Santa Claus

• Spongebob Squarepants

The Las Posadas is a celebration that occurs for 9 nights prior to Christmas in this country.

• United States

• Canada

• Spain

• Mexico

In America if kids are naughty Santa leaves them this in their stockings.

• Worms

• Rocks

• Coal

• Sticks

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German's are known for decorating beautiful _______________ houses during the holidays.

• Oreo cookie

• Snickerdoodle

• Oatmeal raisin

• Gingerbread

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Swedish families celebrate St. Lucia Day on December 13th. Which Swedish family member gets to dress up like St. Lucia?

• Mother

• Youngest sister

• Oldest sister

• Cousin

A traditional cake called a Panettone is eaten for dessert in which country?

• Spain

• England

• Italy

• Mexico

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On Christmas Eve in the United States, children set out ________ and cookies for Santa.

• Honey

• Orange Juice

• Water

• Milk

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Which country says God Jul?

• Italy

• Canada

• Sweden

• Spain

Which country decorates with bright red Poinsettia flowers?

• Mexico

• Canada

• Spain

• Italy