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WorksheetsChristmas Around the World
Total questions: 82
Worksheet time: 39mins
When does Russia celebrate Christmas?
December 24
December 25
New years
July 4
In Russia what pulls his sleigh?
Reindeer
Horses
Oxen
Cats
In Russia who travels with Father Frost (Santa)?
His sister
His Wife
His Granddaughter
12 elves
In Guatemala why do they burn the devils?
Burn all the bad out of their lives
It's for Halloween
To keep warm
In Guatemala they get to stay up all night on Christmas Eve.
True
False
In Guatemala they celebrate with a lot of __________
Parties
Food
Family
All of the above
Greece they go around caroling for_________
small gift or food
money
nothing
In Greece they pile up their old shoes and burn them to do what?
Keep the trolls away
Get the smell out of the house
Clean up their house
In Iceland they have Yule lads. How many are there?
2
17
13
12
In Iceland the Yule Lads bring presents to the children in their shoes. What do the children get?
Good Children get treats and bad children get rotten potatoes
Money
Homework
St Lucia from Sweden brought _________ to those that were being bullied.
food
homework
nothing
In Sweden they have a giant __________ made of straw that is in their city center.
cow
cat
goat
horse
In France their dinner on the 24th lasts for how many hours?
3 hours
10 minutes
2 minutes
24 hours
In France they have traditions after dinner. What are they?
sleep
songs and candy
leave
What does Joyeux Noel mean? (France)
Happy Birthday
Merry Christmas
How are you?
Nice to meet you
In Mexico they hit Pinatas and each part that falls off symbolizes _________
a bad habit
one less chore
closer to candy
In Mexico their hot chocolate ____________
has spices and isn't as sweet as ours
is always served cold
tastes just like ours
is clear like water
In Mexico they love to have _________ during the Christmas season.
work
parties
homework
In Mongolia one of their traditions at Christmas is to ________
bake a bread with treats inside
sing Feliz Navidad
Tell everyone Happy Birthday
When do people in Mongolia celebrate Christmas?
In July
New Years
All the time
never
How long does the Advent last in Germany?
2 days
4 weeks
12 days
24 days
In Germany what are in the chocolate eggs the children receive?
Toys
nothing
a chicken egg
they never know what they will find
Who decorates the Christmas tree in Germany?
Only the children
The Mom
They don't decorate them
The Dad
Who decorates the Christmas tree in Germany?
Only the children
The Mom
They don't decorate them
The Dad
In which Country is Santa Claus supposed to live?
In Germany
In Finland
In the USA
In which Country do people have an advent wreath with four candles?
In Germany
In Italy
In the UK
In which Country does a good witch bring presents to good children?
In Spain
In Italy
In Portugal
In which Country does Father Frost visit children in a sleigh pulled by 3 reindeer?
In Russia
In Belgium
In Ukraine
In which Country do they put paper swans on the Christmas tree as a symbol of peace?
Japan
France
Brazil
In which Country do they decorate mango and banana trees?
In Mexico
In Venezuela
In Australia
In which Country do they celebrate with a picnic on the beach?
In Australia
In TGreece
In Spain
In which Country do children leave hay and sugar for Santa’s horse?
In England
In the Netherlands
In Poland
In which Country do children leave hay and sugar for Santa’s horse?
In England
In the Netherlands
In Poland
In which Country do they eat a meal of codfish and boiled potatoes at midnight?
In Czech Republic
In Portugal
In Austria
In which Country are thirteen Santa Clauses?
In Iceland
In Sweden
In Norway
According to legend what do rivers in Germany turn into on Christmas Eve?
wine
salt water
gold
wine
What happens on St. Nicholas Eve in Germany?
candles are lit and put in the window
money is found under children pillows
shoes are placed outside the door
Christmas trees are set up
What is placed in the shoes of naughty children in Germany on St. Nicholas Eve?
twigs
nuts
coal
nothing
What is placed in the shoes of good children on St. Nicholas Eve in Germany?
socks
cheese
presents
cinnamon sticks
Who brought the tradition of a Christmas tree to America?
English colonists
German Revolutionary War soldiers
Native Americans
French fur trappers
In Australia, what season is Christmas celebrated in?
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
What do people in Australia like to do on Christmas?
go to the movies
go sledding
go to the beach
go ice skating
What does Kwanza celebrate?
African Heritage
The Irish
The end of slavery
What are two of the seven principles of Kwanza?
honesty
unity
faith
love
In Mexico, what is Las Pasados about?
The journey of Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem.
Santa coming to town
New Years Eve
What is a Mexican tradition during the Christmas season?
Las Posadas
hot chocolate
pinata
Name two Japanese Christmas customs.
going to church
Christmas cards
gift giving
Christmas caroling
In china, what do people usually use to light there houses?
Paper lanterns
Fairy lights
Torches
Candles
On what day do Belgians have primary gift giving?
December 5
December 6
November 3
November28
Does Prague celebrate Christmas?
Not sure just clicked this because you found it was the weird one
Yes
No
Maybe
Where does Santa really live?
Edge of Lapland
Sweden
Finland
Norway
Do reindeer really exist?
No there extinct
Yes
No
Not sure
What meat is usually served at Christmas in Kenya?
Grilled or fried Oreos
Pizza
Grilled or fried goat
Chicken noodles
Which one of these images is a paper lantern?
What is Santa clause called in Brazil?
Good old man
Bad old man
Bold old man
Fat old man
What do you usually put in your house that has presents under it?
Christmas tree
Stocking
Presents
Book
1. Every country uses a Christmas tree in their home for Christmas?
True
False
2. December 25th is the date for Christmas all over the world?
True
False
3. All countries have special Christmas traditions?
True
False
4. The food eaten by everyone on Christmas Day is turkey?
True
False
5. Everyone in the world uses stockings in their homes?
True
False
