Australia: Holidays Around the World

What animals help Santa in Australia instead of reindeer?

• Dingoes

• Koalas

• Kangaroos

• Emus

Why might Santa wear lighter clothes in Australia at Christmas?

• Winter there is extra snowy

• Summer there is very warm

• Spring there is very rainy

• Autumn there is very windy

Which items are common Australian Christmas decorations for homes? (pick all that are true)

• Wreaths on doors

• Bunches of Christmas Bush

• Snowmen in front yards

• Lights inside houses

Which foods are listed as typical for Christmas in Australia? (choose all that are true)

• BBQ meals

• Traditional English food

• Lobster dishes

• Prawns platters

• Pumpkin pie

What popular activity happens every year on Boxing Day in Australia?

• A desert marathon

• A big snow festival

• A famous yacht race

• A camel parade in Perth

What is the name of the song about Santa’s kangaroos?

• Six White Boomers

• Five Golden Rings

• Waltzing Matilda

• Jingle Kangaroo Bells

How do Australians change some traditional Christmas carols?

• They whisper the lyrics

• They sing without music

• They use summer words

• They add extra verses

What is true about the weather in Australia at Christmastime?

• It is winter and icy

• It is autumn and foggy

• It is summer and hot

• It is spring and cool

Which tradition is popular for families during the holiday season?

• Planting spring flowers

• Watching snow fall

• Building igloos

• Caroling together

What outdoor risk can happen during Australia’s hot Christmas season?

• Heavy blizzards

• Widespread bush fires

• Tornado snowstorms

• Frozen lakes