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Christmas around the world

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In which Country is Santa Claus supposed to live?

a)

In Germany

b)

In Finland

c)

In the USA

2.

In which Country does a good witch bring presents to good children?

a)

In Spain

b)

In Italy

c)

In Portugal

3.

In which Country does Father Frost visit children in a sleigh pulled by 3 reindeer?

a)

In Russia

b)

In Belgium

c)

In Ukraine

4.

In which Country do they put paper swans on the Christmas tree as a symbol of peace?

a)

Japan

b)

France

c)

Brazil

5.

In which Country do they decorate mango and banana trees?

a)

In Mexico

b)

In Venezuela

c)

In Australia

6.

On Christmas, it’s a modern tradition to give a(n) _______ as a gift in China as a symbol of peace.

a)

Apple

b)

Red Envelope

c)

Paper plane

d)

Flower

7.

In this country, Santa Claus is both red and blue.

a)

Japan

b)

South Korea

c)

Philippines

d)

Singapore

8.

In India, the traditional pine Christmas tree is replaced with a(n) ________.

a)

Banana tree

b)

Fern

c)

Cactus

d)

Coconut tree

9.

Which fast food chain provides Japan’s traditional Christmas meal?

a)

Popeyes

b)

KFC

c)

Mos Burger

d)

Burger King

10.

In this country, Christmas festivities begin in September, making it the longest holiday celebration in the world.

a)

Malaysia

b)

Philippines

c)

Hong Kong

d)

Taiwan

11.

In Indonesia, specifically Bali, Christmas trees are made out of ________.

a)

Colorful leaves

b)

Old newspaper

c)

Chicken feathers

d)

Canned goods

12.

In Poland _________ are considered to be symbols of prosperity and goodness at Christmas.

a)

Spiders

b)

Reindeers

c)

Stars

d)

Diamonds

13.

Kwanzaa, a cultural holiday celebrated from 26th December till 1st January, originated from?

a)

Sudan

b)

Indonesia

c)

USA

d)

Kenya

14.
In Canada, people have a tradition called Belsnickeling.  What/who do they dress up as and go door to door?
a)
Frosty the Snowman
b)
Santa 
c)
Rudolph
d)
Krampus
15.
What country are poinsettias indigenous to?
a)
Canada
b)
USA
c)
Mexico
d)
Haiti 
16.
In Haiti, what do children leave under the tree for Tonton Nwel (Santa)?
a)
underwear
b)
socks
c)
cookies
d)
shoes
17.
What shape are the paper baskets children in Norway make to hang on the tree?
a)
heart
b)
christmas tree
c)
snowman
d)
square
18.
What do children in Brazil put by their window in hopes it will be exchanged for a gift?
a)
a shoe
b)
pants
c)
a basket
d)
a sock
19.
In Argentina, what do people do at midnight on Christmas Eve?
a)
Go to bed
b)
eat special treats
c)
shoot fireworks
d)
exchange gifts
20.
What kind of ornament do Germans like to hide in their tree?
a)
pickle
b)
french calling bird
c)
Elmo
d)
glittery stars
21.

In Austria, what is the name of the demon that punishes naughty children?

a)

Mari Lywd

b)

Krampus

c)

Gryla

d)

Straggele

22.

In Norway, what is it common to hide on Christmas Eve to ward off witches and evil spirits?

a)

Brooms

b)

Shoes

c)

Mittens

d)

Cookies

23.

What gifts do people in Iceland often exchange on Dec. 24th?

a)
b)
c)
d)
24.

In Mexico, what vegetable do they carve nativity scenes into?

a)

Radishes

b)

Potatoes

c)

Carrots

d)

Celery

25.

In what county does Christmas fall in the middle of Summer?

a)

Australia

b)

China

c)

England

d)

India

26.

In this country, people often rollerskate to on their way to church on christmas eve.

a)

South Africa

b)

Japan

c)

France

d)

Venezuela

27.

In this country, an empty chair is left at the dinner table for Christmas eve in honor of loved ones that have passed away. It is believed that the spirits of these loved ones visit during the night.

a)

Ethiopia

b)

Portugal

c)

Bermuda

d)

Poland

28.

In this country, Santa arrives on a surfboard at many festivals and parades

a)

Ireland

b)

Malasia

c)

Jamaica

d)

Austrailia