Holiday Traditions

What does Christmas commemorate?

• The birth of Jesus

• The beginning of winter

• The end of the year

• The discovery of the North Pole

What do people sing at Christmas time?

• Anthems

• Hymns

• Carols

• Lullabies

What does Santa Claus ride in?

• A snow plow

• A motorbike

• A snowmobile

• A sleigh

Who made Christmas trees popular?

• An English queen

• A German prince

• An American president

• A Dutch priest

What do children leave for Santa Claus in the USA?

• Milk and cookies

• Money

• Presents

• Candy canes

Who fills the Christmas stockings in Italy?

• Santa Claus

• A Christmas angel

• The grandparents

• An old woman

In which country do they open Christmas crackers?

• England

• Mexico

• The USA

• Italy

What is this?

• A reindeer whip

• A Christmas stick

• A candy cane

• A Christmas ornament

When do they open presents in Canada?

• On St. Nicholas Day (December 6th)

• On Christmas Eve (December 24th)

• On Christmas morning (December 25th)

• On Boxing Day (December 26th)

Where did the tradition of sending Christmas cards begin?

• England

• The USA

• Canada

• Germany