Christmas Around the World

What is a Douglas fir?

• A Christmas Tradition

• A type of Christmas tree

• A special Christmas Dish

• One of Santa's helpers

What is Boxing Day in England?

• Christmas day

• A day where everyone boxes

• The day after Christmas

• December 25th

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What is the meaning of "Las Posadas" in Mexico?

• Christmas

• The inns

• Mary and Joseph

• A tradition in Mexico

In Germany, kids leave shoes or socks by their doors. If they were good, what is in them when they wake up?

• Toys

• coal

• money

• Treats

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In Ireland, why do they do the Christmas Day Swim?

• To lose weight before they eat

• To raise money for charities

• To remind them of the Christmas story

• To see who is the strongest swimmer

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In Sweden, they hid one almond inside the risgrynsgrot. What does the person who finds the almond get?

• The first piece of cake

• An extra present

• A piece of candy

• Good luck for the whole next year

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What is the weather like for Christmas in Australia?

• Freezing and snowy

• Rainy and dark

• Hot and sunny

• Cold but sunny

In the United States, what do children leave out for Santa the night before Christmas?

• Milk and cookies

• Pizza

• Vegetables

• Present

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In England, what are inside the "crackers" that they open during Christmas lunch?

• Desserts

• Toys

• Sweet treats and paper crowns

• The Christmas lunch food

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What country celebrates St. Lucia's Day?

• England

• United States

• Sweden

• Australia