Christmas Traditions Around the World Quiz

What is the French phrase for 'Merry Christmas'?

• Joyeux Noel

• Feliz Navidad

• Buon Natale

• Feliz Natal

What is the tradition in some parts of France involving desserts?

• Eating 7 different desserts

• Eating 13 different desserts

• Eating 15 different desserts

• Eating 10 different desserts

What is traditionally hidden in Ukrainian Christmas tree?

• An ornament of a widow

• The Christmas dessert

• A fake spider and web

• The baby Jesus

Do you think that people in the Ukraine want to find the spider? Why or why not?

• Yes, because it brings good luck

• No, because it's scary

• Yes, because it's a tradition

• No, because it's a superstition

How is the Italian tradition about Le Befana different from Santa Claus?

• Le Befana is an old lady on a broomstick

• Le Befana enters homes through the chimney

• Le Befana delivers gifts on January 5th

• All of the above

Why might the people in Louisiana sometimes call Santa Claus Papa Noel?

• It is a Spanish tradition

• It is an American tradition

• It is an Italian tradition

• It is a French tradition

What food do people usually eat for Christmas in Louisiana?

• Gumbo

• Cake

• Croissants

• Popcorn

Why do you think they call it a Christmas cracker in the United Kingdom?

• Because it's a type of candy

• Because it makes a cracking sound

• Because it's made of crackers

• Because a former Queen called it that

What are 'globos' in Argentina?

• Balloons

• Fireworks

• Kites

• Lanterns

Who is El Gordo De Navidad in Argentina? What language do you think they speak in Argentina?

• Santa Claus, Spanish

• Mr. Santa, French

• The Christmas Elf, Italian

• Father Christmas, Portuguese