Holidays Around the World: Sweden

When does Sweden start celebrating Christmas?

• December 13th

• December 25th

• December 1st

• January 13th

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What is the holiday that is celebrated on December 13th in Sweden?

• Christmas Day

• St. Lucia's Day

• Three King's Day

• New Year's Day

Who is Tomten?

• Swedish

  Santa Claus

• a Christmas dessert

• the Yule Goat

• Swedish name for ornament

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What is the Yule Bakken?

• reindeer

• Christmas

  gnome

• Christmas horse

• Yule goat

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What is the material of a traditional Swedish ornament?

• glass

• paper

• straw

• metal

What is left for Tomten to eat on Christmas?

• Christmas milk and cookies

• tamales

• porridge

• potato dumplings

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What is the most popular symbol in Sweden during Christmas time?

• Santa Claus

• Christmas markets

• Yule goat

• Rudolph the reindeer

When do the Christmas trees come down in Sweden?

• December 13th

• January 6th

• January 13th

• July 4th

What does the oldest daughter wear on her head during St. Lucia's Day?

• a crown with candles

• a wreath

• a special hat

• a wreath

What is the name of the Swedish sweet bread?

• porridge

• bunter teller

• lusselkatts

• torta

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