Winter Holidays Around the World Quiz

Which country is known for the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree in the home?

• Japan

• Mexico

• Australia

• Germany

In which country is it common to celebrate Christmas with a traditional meal of fried chicken?

• United States

• Japan

• China

• Mexico

Which country is famous for the tradition of leaving out shoes on Christmas Eve to be filled with gifts?

• Italy

• France

• China

• Germany

In which country is it common to celebrate New Year's Eve with a big fireworks display at the Sydney Harbour Bridge?

• Canada

• Australia

• Brazil

• Mexico

Which country celebrates New Year's Eve with the tradition of eating 12 grapes at midnight, one for each stroke of the clock?

• Spain

• France

• Mexico

• Italy

In which country is it common to celebrate New Year's Day with a polar bear plunge, where people jump into freezing cold water?

• Greenland

• Canada

• Russia

• United States

Which event marks the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

• November 21st

• December 22nd

• December 21st

• January 1st

In which country is the winter solstice celebrated with the festival of Dongzhi, where families gather to eat dumplings?

• Japan

• India

• Mexico

• China

Which country celebrates the winter solstice with the tradition of lighting bonfires and dancing around them?

• Norway

• Estonia

• Sweden

• Finland

In which country is the winter solstice celebrated with the festival of Inti Raymi, a ceremony honoring the sun god?

• India

• Peru

• Brazil

• Mexico