Winter Holidays Around the World

Saturnalia was celebrated Dec. 17 with festivals, gambling, and masters trading places with slaves (for one meal) in what ancient city?

• Rome

• Sparta

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

The dreidel, the lighting of the Menorah, gold coins and potato pancakes are all traditions associated with:

• Christmas

• Hanukkah

• Mawlid

• Boxing Day

In which country is January 6th known at Women's Christmas?

• Australia

• Germany

• India

• Ireland

True or False: Everyone around the world who celebrates Christmas, celebrates it the same way.

• True

• False

Who brings gifts on December 6th in Germany?

• La Bofana

• St. Lucia

• St. Nicolaus

• an Elf

In which country do children clean their shoes and leave them by the door to be filled with treats by St. Nicholas?

• Australia

• Germany

• India

• Ireland

What is the main focus of Kwanzaa?

• Celebrating the longevity of a small quantity of oil

• Celebrating community and African culture

• Celebrating love

• Celebrating the triumph of light over darkness

Many people believe the Christmas tree tradition started in Germany.

• True

• False

The Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere is significant because it marks:

• The longest day of the year

• The shortest day of the year

• The beginning of spring

• The end of summer

In which country was the important custom of the Christmas tree started?

• Australia

• Germany

• India

• Ireland