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Winter Around the World

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which country's winter celebrations begin on December 8th?

a)

Australia

b)

Brazil

c)

Germany

d)

Italy

2.

What is the most important decoration in Italy?

a)

Christmas trees

b)

wreaths

c)

yule logs

d)

nativities

e)

lights

3.

In which country do they celebrate Christmas Eve/Christmas with a midnight mass (church service)?

a)

Germany

b)

Italy

c)

Brazil

d)

Australia

4.

Who brings gifts to the children in Italy? Select all that apply.

a)

St. Lucia

b)

Santa Claus

c)

Baby Jesus

d)

Bubbo Natale

5.

What is the main celebration that takes place in Italy during the winter?

a)

Midnight mass on Christmas Eve

b)

Decorating on December 8th

c)

Big family dinner on Christmas Day

d)

the Epiphany on January 6th

6.

In which country do they have a Santa dressed for the beach?

a)

Australia

b)

Brazil

c)

Germany

d)

Italy

e)

India

7.

What animal is said to pull the sled in Australia?

a)

Reindeer

b)

Kangaroos

c)

Alligators

d)

Koalas

8.

Which TWO sporting events to Australians watch on Boxing Day?

a)

soccer

b)

cricket

c)

hockey

d)

yachting

e)

football

9.

Which game do people like to play during Christmas time in Brazil?

a)

Heads Up

b)

Amigo Secreto

c)

Tag

d)

Esconde-esconde

10.

What do they call Santa in Brazil?

a)

Father Christmas

b)

Santa Claus

c)

Papai Noel

d)

San Nicolas

11.

What was created in Germany to count the days until Christmas?

a)

Advent wreath

b)

Advent calendar

c)

Paper chain

d)

Christmas tree ornaments

12.

What did German people bring into their homes to brighten the long winter months?

a)

candles

b)

snowglobes

c)

paper stars

d)

evergreen plants

13.

The date of the Diwali holiday depends on what?

a)

the phases of the moon

b)

the first day of the new year

c)

the location of the stars

d)

the date Lakshmi was born

14.

Which food is a dessert that is often served during the Diwali celebration?

a)

samosas

b)

laddu

c)

bhajis

d)

biryani

15.

Which country celebrates Diwali?

a)

Australia

b)

Brazil

c)

Germany

d)

Italy

e)

India

16.

Which country did you find the most interesting?

a)

Australia

b)

Brazil

c)

Germany

d)

Italy

e)

India

17.

Which other country would you have like to learn about?

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