Winter Holidays Around the World

In Australia, what unusual way might Father Christmas arrive?

• On a reindeer

• On a bicycle

• In a sleigh

• On a surfboard

In Sweden many families place yule goats on their Christmas trees.

• True

• False

Which country is known for the tradition of the Yule Goat during Christmas?

• Denmark

• Finland

• Sweden

• Norway

Kwanzaa dates back to 1966 and means what in Swahili?

• "First fruits"

• "Family feast"

• "Light the night"

• "Offering to ancestors"

Three Kings Day is usually celebrated in...

• Africa

• China

• Latin America

• The Middle East

In which country is it common to see a banana or mango tree used as a Christmas tree?

• Australia

• Germany

• India

• Ireland

Boxing Day is a holiday known for:

• Putting on gloves and beating everyone up

• Living in a box for a week to support the homeless

• Giving tips and gifts to service workers like postal workers

• Putting all your belongings in a box and burning it

In Germany, 'Christmas Stollen' is .....

• a Christmas cake with raisins

• a Christmas meal with ham

• a Christmas ornament

• one of Santa's reindeer

Japan's New Year celebration, Omisoka, takes place at midnight when people gather at shrines and a beverage is handed out made of what?

• Fermented rice

• Milk and honey

• Last year's tea

• Good intentions

In which country are mince pies and milk left for Father Christmas?

• Australia

• Germany

• India

• Ireland