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WorksheetsHolidays Around the World
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which country is said to have started the tradition of the Christmas tree?
Great Britain
Netherlands
Sweden
Germany
How many gifts were given in total in the 12 days of Christmas?
12
27
78
364
Boxing Day (the day after Christmas) originated in the UK and traditionally gives who the day off to celebrate Christmas?
Parents
Santa
Servants
Essential workers
In this country, people decorate with a parol Christmas lantern and speak Tagalog.
Mexico
USA
California
The Philippines
In Costa Rica, boys and girls eat _______________ on Christmas.
papas fritas
tamales
ceviche
empanadas
The menorah holds how many candles?
9
7
6
5
During Hanukkah, celebrants enjoy foods heavy with what common ingredient?
oil
sugar
wheat
rice
What holiday is celebrated from December 26th through January 1st?
Hanukkah
Diwali
Kwanzaa
Chinese New Year
Kwanzaa dates back to 1966 and means what in Swahili?
"First fruits"
"Family feast"
"Light the night"
"Offering to ancestors"
The colors that represent Kwanzaa are___,___, and ___.
green, blue, black
green, yellow, black
green, red, black
green, orange, black
Ramadan is celebrated the 9th month of the Islamic calendar and lasts from crescent moon to crescent moon, or how many days?
24-26
29-30
15-16
40
In this country, Befana (a witch) delivers gifts on Christmas Eve, not Santa.
Italy
Bolivia
Mexico
Belgium
In this country, a pickle ornament is hidden on the Christmas tree. Whoever finds it has good luck for the year.
Iran
Egypt
Germany
Austrailia
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.
Ethiopia
Portugal
Bermuda
Poland
Which is a main dish of the traditional Christmas feast in Japan?
Sushi
Frog legs
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Duck
Christmas Island belongs to which country?
Australia
England
Norway
Brazil
Christmas in Ukraine is celebrated on which day?
December 24th
December 25th
January 7th
January 8th
In Poland, __________ are considered to be symbols of prosperity and goodness at Christmas
Money
Spiders
Stars
Jingle Bells
What Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
Poinsettia
Holly
Wreath
Mistletoe
How many points does a traditional snowflake have?
4
6
8
10
