Italy at Christmas

What are the three colors of the Italian flag?

• red, white, green

• white, green, blue

• red, white, blue

• yellow, red, green

What is another word for nativity scene?

• manger

• Jesus

• presepe

• wise men

When do Italians start celebrating Christmas?

• Thanksgiving

• December 8

• January 6

• Christmas Eve

What do people like to eat on Christmas Eve?

• Feast of the Seven Fishes

• Pantonne

• Bread

• Turkey

Where is Christmas Eve celebrated for many Italians?

• in a parade

• at the store

• in church at mass

• restaurant

What is another name for Father Christmas in Italy?

• Rudolph

• Father Time

• Santa Claus

• Babbo Natale

Italians love to eat _______ and panettone or pandoro at Christmastime.

• pumpkin pie

• lasagna

• french fries

• turkey

Zampognari play _________ in the streets at Christmastime.

• bagpipes

• befanas

• pianos

• games

Who came to ask La Befana to come with them?

• Elvis

• The three wise men

• Father Christmas

• good children

What is Le Befana looking for when she goes to children´s houses?

• The Christ child

• the wise men

• the shepherds

• the drummer boy