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Christmas Around The World

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What country are poinsettias indigenous to?
a)
Canada
b)
USA
c)
Mexico
d)
Haiti 
2.
What is panettone?
a)
A holiday drink
b)
Cookies with frosting
c)
a dry, fruity sponge cake
d)
a meal served with bacon
3.
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
4.

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

a)

In Spain

b)

In Italy

c)

In Portugal

5.

In which Country do they celebrate with a picnic on the beach?

a)

In Australia

b)

In TGreece

c)

In Spain

6.

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

a)

Popeyes

b)

KFC

c)

Mos Burger

d)

Burger King

7.

This popular Christmas song was composed by James Pierpont in Massachusetts, America. It was, however, written for thanksgiving and not Christmas.

a)

Jingle Bells

b)

Joy to the World

c)

Drummer Boy

d)

Silver Bells

8.

In Canada, the Christmas meal is often __________ with vegetable and 'all the trimmings' like mashed potatoes and vegetables.

a)

Chicken

b)

Beef

c)

roast turkey

d)

pork

9.

In German Happy or Merry Christmas is ____________?

a)

Erste Feiertag

b)

Frohe Weihnachten

c)

Zweite Feiertag

d)

none of the above

10.
In England, they call Santa .....
a)
St. Nicholas
b)
Papa Frio
c)
Father Christmas
d)
Dude in the red suit
11.
In England, children write letters to Father Christmas and put them in the...
a)
stockings
b)
fire
c)
trash
d)
tree
12.
In England, people love to eat this pie filled with meat. What is it called?
a)
apple pie
b)
pumpkin pie
c)
minced pie
d)
dumpling pie
13.
What kind of ornament do Germans like to hide in their tree?
a)
pickle
b)
french calling bird
c)
Elmo
d)
glittery stars
14.
In Italy, children open their Christmas presents on the 6th of what month?
a)
January
b)
December
c)
November
d)
birthday month
15.
In Italy, they call Santa what?
a)
Dude in red
b)
Father Christmas
c)
Christkind
d)
Babbo Natale
16.

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

a)

Mari Lywd

b)

Krampus

c)

Gryla

d)

Straggele

17.

Which of these reindeer names is NOT mentioned in the song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"?

a)

Dancer

b)

Blitzen

c)

Jingle

d)

Comet

18.

There are 365 days in a year, Christmas falls on the ____th day.

a)

350

b)

355

c)

359

d)

360

19.

In The Christmas Song, there are "'____________' roasting on an open fire"

a)

Walnuts

b)

Hazelnuts

c)

Chestnuts

d)

Barb-B-Que

20.

Christmas in Ukraine is celebrated on which day?

a)

December 24th

b)

December 25th

c)

January 7th

d)

January 8th

21.

Which country celebrates Christmas day with a barbecue on the beach?


(Yes, this is Ms Lane on Christmas morning in this country, with a Buddy the Elf cutout she found)

a)

USA

b)

Australia

c)

Mexico

d)

Egypt

22.

What is the name of the game in Brazil where you choose a secret friend?

a)

Secret Santa

b)

Secret surprise

c)

Amigo Secreto

d)

Secret exchange

23.

Why does Brazil have a mix of traditions?

a)

People from all different countries brought their traditions to Brazil

b)

Brazil likes to celebrate different countries

c)

The people of Brazil like to travel to different countries

d)

Brazil only celebrates Brazilian culture

24.

Who is the gift giver on Christmas in Brazil?

a)

Father Christmas

b)

Papai Noel (Santa)

c)

Krampus

d)

Elves

25.

In Egypt, decorated Christmas trees often resemble

a)

Pyramids

b)

The Sphinx

c)

The Charlie Brown Christmas Tree (sad)

d)

Ms Lane

26.

In England, they don't leave cookies and milk for Santa. They leave..

a)

Bourbon and mince tarts

b)

Tea and cookies

c)

Milk and crumpets

d)

biscuits and a ham

27.

What percentage of Egyptians celebrate Christmas?

a)

1%

b)

5%

c)

10%

d)

15%

28.

The main dish at Ukrainian Christmas is...

a)

Katia

b)

Kutia

c)

Cabbage

d)

Curd

29.

Japanese Christmas is more like ____________ than a religious holiday.

a)

Valentine's Day

b)

Easter

c)

Boxing Day

d)

Ms. Lane's Birthday