Holiday's Around the World

Many Jewish people celebrate 

• Zwanaa
• Ramadan
• Hanukkah

During Hanukkah, people decorate their homes in the colors of...

• pink, white
• red, green
• blue, white
• white, red

In France they use _____ instead of Christmas Trees.

• Cherry trees
• Yule Logs
• Pinatas
• Stars

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During Christmas in Italy, France, Mexico and even the USA the people place ___ scenes outside of churches, houses and even inside of the house. It represent the birth of Jesus.

• Christmas
• Holy
• Noel
• nativity

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What bright red flowers do people in Mexico decorate with at Christmas time?

• poinsettia
• rose
• tulip
• holly

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What do the Germans use to make beautiful little houses? 

• concrete
• sugar
• gingerbread
• candy cane

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What holiday do Swedish people celebrate on December 13?

• Boxing Day
• St. Lucia Day
• Epiphany
• Las Posadas

What is the name of the elf-like  being who delivers presents to the children in Sweden?

• Tomten
• Mr. Souza
• Santa Claus
• Buddy the Elf

Which country celebrates with a posada featuring a pinata? 

• United States
• Germany
• Great Britain
• Mexico

Which country is said to have started the tradition of the Christmas tree?

• Great Britain
• the Netherlands
• Sweden
• Germany

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