Holidays Around the World Quiz

What date does Russia celebrate Christmas?

• December 25

• December 30

• January 1

• January 7

Who delivers presents to children in Russia?

• Santa Claus

• Father Christmas

• St. Nicholas

• Father Frost and the Snow Maiden

What is one dish commonly found at the Christmas Eve dinner in Russia?

• Roast pork

• Yule Luge

• Gingerbread cookies

• Borscht

When do German parents typically decorate their Christmas trees?

• December 1

• St. Nicholas Day

• January 7

• Christmas Eve

What item do children in Germany leave out for St. Nicholas on the eve of St. Nicholas Day?

• French Fries

• Their shoes

• Advent calendars

• Cookies and milk

What is the name of the Mexican Christmas celebration that begins on December 16?

• Día de los Reyes

• Christmas Eve

• St. Nicholas Day

• Las Posadas

What activity do children participate in during Las Posadas?

• Decorating Christmas trees

• Singing Christmas carols

• Eating sweet bread

• Going door to door and reenacting the Christmas story

What is a common feature of the Las Posadas celebration?

• Advent calendars

• Roast goose

• Christmas feasts

• Piñatas

What do children leave outside on the night before Día de los Reyes in Mexico?

• Gifts

• Shirts

• Bags

• Shoes

What is the sweet bread eaten on Día de los Reyes called?

• Borscht

• Gingerbread

• Mince Pies

• Rosca de Reyes