Holidays Around the World

Star cookies and minced pie are popular desserts in which country?

• England

• Russsia

• Italy

• Mexico

Before going to bed on Christmas Eve, a lot of families read the story Night Before Christmas in which country?

• Italy

• England

• Russia

• United States

After dinner on Christmas, the family gathers in the living room to listen to the Queen of England deliver a message over radio and television in which country?

• Russia

• Mexico

• England

• United States

Turkey, ham, cranberries, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and gravy are popular in which country?

• Germany

• Italy

• United States

• Australia

Panettone, panforte, torrone, baked pasta, and fish are popular foods in which country?

• United States

• Australia

• Russia

• Italy

A Christmas pickle hangs from the tree in most homes in which country? The first child to find the pickle will get an extra gift and a year of good luck.

• Italy

• England

• Germany

• France

Common gifts during the Christmas season include nesting dolls in which country?

• United States

• Russia

• England

• Australia

A giant skating rink is set up around the Eifel Tower during Christmas time. In that area there are little huts set up to sell Christmas items in which country?

• Italy

• France

• Russia

• Mexico

People in this country might have a slice of Christmas cake called Panettone which is a dry, fruity sponge cake after church in which country?

• Italy

• Russia

• England

• France

Santa uses kangaroos instead of reindeer in which country?

• United States

• Australia

• Italy

• Russia