December Holiday Traditions around the World

What is the name of the demon in Austria, that is said to punish the naughty children?

• Krampus

• Straggele

• Gryla

• Mari Lwyd

In America, what is hidden on a tree and given a reward to whoever finds it first?

• Pickle ornament

• Carrot ornament

• A spider ornament

• Candy cane

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In Mexico, what vegetable do they carve nativity scenes into?

• Radishes

• Potatoes

• Carrots

• Celery

In what county does Christmas fall in the middle of Summer?

• Australia

• China

• England

• India

Many children in this country receive gifts from the Reyes Magos, or Three Kings.

• Mexico
• Italy
• France
• Australia

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In which country do families celebrate Christmas by attending church services at midnight, having a family feast, and then going to the beach?

• Congo
• Italy
• Mexico
• Brazil

In this country, people use the holiday greeting "Joyeux Noel!"

• United States
• Germany
• Canada
• Brazil

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In this country, children write to and receive gifts from St. Nicholas and from Christ Child who delivers their gifts in early December.

• United States
• Congo
• Mexico
• Germany

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Which country has summer barbecues on the beach to celebrate on Christmas day?

• Italy
• Mexico
• Australia
• Congo

Many Jewish people celebrate 

• Zwanaa
• Ramadan
• Hanukkah