Christmas Around the World-Questions

What season is it in Australia during Christmas?

• spring

• summer

• winter

Where do people in Australia have a picnic on Christmas Day?

• house

• beach

• school

What is hidden inside of the Christmas pudding in Australia?

• a chocolate

• a doll

• a coin or treasure

What day is Christmas celebrated in Ethiopia?

• January 2

• January 7

• December 7

What kind of gifts do children get in Ethiopia?

• a very simple, useful gift, such as a piece of clothing

• an expensive car

• money

Why do children often get hurt during Christmas games in Ethiopia?

• They play football

• They play hide and seek

• They play a game called Ganna

What do children in Greece do on Christmas Day?

• They go shopping.

• They open their gifts.

• They have a feast.

When do children in Greece receive Christmas presents?

• January 1

• December 25

• December 24

What do the children in Greece do on Christmas Eve?

• They go caroling door to door

• They go outside and play

• They have a big feast

Why do the children put carrots and hay in their shoes?

• for St. Nick’s horses

• to make them smell good

• for St. Nick’s reindeer