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Holidays Around the World

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Christmas in the United States is celebrated on what day?

a)

25

b)

November 25

c)

December 25

d)

December 31

2.

People in the United States decorate the inside and outside of their homes with....

a)

lights

b)

ornaments

c)

wreaths

d)

All of the above

3.

Holiday _____________ are very popular in the U.S. and include decorated floats, dancers, costumes, and bystanders along the sides watching and waving.

a)

milkshakes

b)

eggnog

c)

parades

d)

presents

4.

The White House decorates a hallway with fifty hanging stars. These stars represent ____________.

a)

the president's family

b)

the fifty states of the United States

c)

the number of presidents we've had

d)

the number of schools in the United States.

5.

In Mexico, the Christmas season is celebrated

a)

from December 12th to January 6th

b)

in November

c)

on January 3rd

d)

only on December 25th

6.

A _________ has figurines for Mary, Joseph, Jesus, the Shephards, and the Three Kings. Some may include animals as well.

a)

Christmas candle

b)

poinsettia

c)

nativity scene

d)

Posada

7.

Who was the main character in the Legend of the Poinsettia?

a)

Mrs. Toma

b)

Lucida

c)

a donkey

d)

baby Jesus

8.

What gift does Lucida give to the Baby Jesus

a)

a blanket

b)

a new pillow

c)

weeds that turn into red flowers

d)

nothing

9.

Why was the candy cane invented?

a)

to decorate Christmas trees

b)

to keep kids quiet during church

c)

to give to Santa Claus

d)

to walk

10.

_____________________ serve as a countdown to Christmas Day.

a)

sticks

b)

rocks

c)

candles

d)

advent calendars