Christmas Traditions and Celebrations Worldwide

What is a common Christmas tradition in Australia due to the warm weather?

• Building snowmen

• Having a barbecue on the beach

• Ice skating

• Drinking hot chocolate by the fireplace

Which of the following is a traditional festive food in Italy during Christmas?

• Pavlova

• Panettone

• Pudding

• Stollen

During a school Christmas concert, Isla sang a carol that includes the lyrics "Silent night, holy night". Which carol did she sing?

• Jingle Bells

• Silent Night

• Deck the Halls

• O Holy Night

Which country celebrates Christmas with the tradition of "KFC for Christmas dinner"?

• Japan

• Mexico

• France

• Sweden

What does the Christmas symbol of the star traditionally represent?

• The North Pole

• The Star of Bethlehem

• Santa's sleigh

• A snowflake

In which country is it customary to exchange gifts on January 6th, known as "Three Kings' Day"?

• Australia

• Spain

• Canada

• Germany

What is a popular Christmas dessert in Australia?

• Fruitcake

• Pavlova

• Mince pies

• Yule log

How is Christmas celebrated in China?

• Celebrated where it involves a bonfire, music and games.

• From 6 p.m. until Christmas Day, children and adults fill the streets. Vendors in the street sell food like jerk chicken and boiled corn. You can buy clothes, Christmas decorations, and other products.

• Dishes are Christmas Eve carp, Jewish-style carp, the herring, pierogi, and poppy seed cake. After dinner, people start gifting the presents and singing carols.

• A lighthearted day for young people to go out with their significant others and celebrate with small gifts. They also hang out with friends to go out to a movie, karaoke bar, or go shopping.

What is the significance of the Christmas tree in many cultures?

• It represents the gifts of the Magi

• It symbolises eternal life

• It is a symbol of winter

• It represents Santa's workshop

In which country is it a tradition to hide a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree?

• United States

• Germany

• Brazil

• Russia