Winter holidays around the world

What is traditionally hidden in a Christmas pudding in England?

• A small silver coin

• A Christmas joke

• An almond

• A small star

In Norway, families hide their brooms at Christmas. Why?

• Because you shouldn't clean at Christmas

• Because they are a popular Christmas present

• Because it's a traditional game

• To stop witches and evil spirits stealing them

Which country is credited with starting the tradition of having a Christmas tree?

• Canada

• Germany

• Russia

• UK

Which royal popularized the Christmas tree in England?

• Queen Elizabeth II

• Prince Albert

• King George V

• Winston Churchill

In Ukraine, there is one Christmas ornament everyone has on their tree. What is it?

• A spider's web

• A dark angel

• A gold star

• A chocolate boot

In which country, on the Baltic Sea, does tradition find people visiting cemeteries on Christmas Eve?

• Finland

• Iceland

• Estonia

• Russia

What would you likely do with this caterpillar in South Africa at Christmas time?

• Decorate your Christmas tree with

• dry and save till next Christmas for good luck

• Eat it

• Catch it and wait till it turn into butterfly

People in the American South often eat this food to attract good luck in the New Year. (Hint: It’s also traditionally served during Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.)

• honey

• black eyed-peas

• fried potatoes

• pomegranates

Many Japanese families make a tradition of eating a Christmas meal at which fast food restaurant?

• KFC

• Pizza Hut

• IHOP

• McDonald's

People in some areas of Europe and China don which color underwear to bring them luck on New Year’s Eve?

• white

• red

• blue

• green