Christmas all around the world

In France, on Christmas Eve, the children put their polished shoes out in front of the chimney.

Why do the children put out their shoes?

• Santa takes them and gives them new ones.

• They hope Father Christmas will fill them with sweets.

• They want Father Christmas to clean them.

• They want Santa to trip and fall.

Who is Babbo Natale?

• Father Christmas in Italy

• Father Christmas in Germany

• It is the original name of Grinch.

• A famous actor

When do most people put up their Christmas tree in Germany?

• December 24

• December 4

• whenever they want

• December 26

In England, donations are often given from visitors to help a local charity. The donation box is called an honesty box.

Why do you think the donation box is called and honesty box?

• They trust people to be honest and not take from the box.

• They wanted a fun name for the box.

• The name was chosen by a group of kids at a school.

The Norwegians wish each other God Jul! which means Happy Christmas. How do we say Christmas in Norway?

• Julenisse

• God Jul

• Jul

• Happy Christmas

Why is the Portoguese capital city, Lisbon famous?

• There's a huge artificial Christmas tree here.

• It's the place where people created the first nativity scene.

• We can find the biggest Christmas market here.

In Australia, it is summer in December during Christmas. This is why so many people gather at the beach.

What do people do there to celebrate Christmas?

• swim in the ocean

• make Santa and reindeer from sand

• play beach volleyball

• have picnics and sing Christmas carols

What do many families use to decorate their houses in the USA?

• flags

• lights

• Christmas cards

• whatever is laying around

Where is the the Jardin des Plantes?

• in London

• in Paris

• in Rio de Janeiro

• in Sydney

What do we celebrate at Christmas?

• the birth of Jesus Christ

• the establishment of the Catholic Church

• Santa Claus