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Winter Holidays Around the World

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who brings gifts on December 6th in Germany?

a)

La Bofana

b)

St. Lucia

c)

St. Nicolaus

d)

an Elf

2.

In Germany, 'Christmas Stollen' is .....

a)

a Christmas cake with raisins

b)

a Christmas meal with ham

c)

a Christmas ornament

d)

one of Santa's reindeer

3.

Many people believe the Christmas tree tradition started in Germany.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Hindus celebrate Diwali. Diwali is also known as the ....

a)

Festival of Lights

b)

Hanukkah

c)

most wonderful time of the year

d)

five days of happiness

5.

How long is Diwali celebrated and where is it extremely popular?

a)

a month in India

b)

five days in China

c)

five days in India

d)

six hours in Russia

6.

Who brings gifts to the children in Sweden for Christmas?

a)

Jolly old St. Nicolas

b)

Tomten

c)

St. Lucia

d)

Buddy the Elf

7.

St. Lucia's Day in Sweden honors a young girl who brought food to people who were hungry.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

In Sweden many families place yule goats on their Christmas trees.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

On Christmas day Italians eat a light meal of vegetables, cheese, and nuts

a)

True

b)

False

10.

In Italy, what does Babbo Natale represent to the children?

a)

a sign of peace

b)

a sign of love

c)

a sign of hope

d)

a sign of the times

11.

Why is Kwanzaa celebrated?

a)

as an alternative to Christmas

b)

a way to connect people to Africa

c)

no particular reason

d)

to celebrate Dr. Karenga

12.

The Kwanzaa candle colors of red, green, and black stand for struggle, hope, and people.

a)

True

b)

False