WorksheetsChristmas traditions around the world
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which European country is known for hiding a pickle in the Christmas tree, and the one who finds it gets good luck?
Germany
France
Spain
Sweden
Which country is known for the tradition of lighting a candle in the window on Christmas Eve to welcome strangers?
Ireland
Scotland
Denmark
Norway
Which country is known for the tradition of leaving out a bowl of porridge for the Christmas gnome?
Finland
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Which country is known for the tradition of burning a Yule log during the Christmas season?
England
France
Spain
Italy
Which country is known for the tradition of celebrating 'Saint Lucy's Day' with a procession of children wearing white robes and a crown of candles?
Sweden
Denmark
Norway
Finland
Which country is known for the tradition of having a 'Christmas sauna' as part of their holiday celebrations?
Sweden
Denmark
Norway
Finland
What is hidden before people in Oslo go to bed on Christmas Eve?
brushes
knives
shoes
brooms
In which country is Santa called Sinterklaas?
Germany
Finland
The Netherlands
Denmark
What gifts do people in Iceland often exchange on Dec. 24th?
What animal do Bolivians celebrate, because it was the first animal to announce the birth of Jesus?
In this country, Christmas trees are decorated with spider webs and toy spiders.
Iceland
Austria
Ukraine
Estonia
Who made Christmas trees popular?
An English queen
A German prince
An American president
A Dutch priest
Where did the tradition of sending Christmas cards begin?
England
The USA
Canada
Germany
Why is Santa Claus usually shown wearing red?
It's easier to see him in the snow.
It is supposed to keep him warm at the North Pole.
Because Jesus wore a red cloak.
Because of a Coca-Cola advertisement.
How do people go to church on Christmas day in Caracas, Venezuela?
Train
Bike
Roller Skates
Walk in a large group
What do British people traditionally do at the start of Christmas meal?
sing carols
listen to the Queen's Speech
pull a cracker
give presents to each other
What is a typical Christmas meal in Japan?
KFC meal
Ramen
Raw egg
Chocolate cake
What is the traditional Christmas dessert in Italy?
Panettone
Tiramisu
Cannoli
Ginger biscuits
In what county does Christmas fall in the middle of Summer?
Australia
China
England
India
In which country is it considered good luck to keep a fish in the bath?
Poland
Germany
Italy
Spain
