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Christmas traditions around the world

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which European country is known for hiding a pickle in the Christmas tree, and the one who finds it gets good luck?

a)

Germany

b)

France

c)

Spain

d)

Sweden

2.

Which country is known for the tradition of lighting a candle in the window on Christmas Eve to welcome strangers?

a)

Ireland

b)

Scotland

c)

Denmark

d)

Norway

3.

Which country is known for the tradition of leaving out a bowl of porridge for the Christmas gnome?

a)

Finland

b)

Sweden

c)

Norway

d)

Denmark

4.

Which country is known for the tradition of burning a Yule log during the Christmas season?

a)

England

b)

France

c)

Spain

d)

Italy

5.

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?

a)

Sweden

b)

Denmark

c)

Norway

d)

Finland

6.

Which country is known for the tradition of having a 'Christmas sauna' as part of their holiday celebrations?

a)

Sweden

b)

Denmark

c)

Norway

d)

Finland

7.

What is hidden before people in Oslo go to bed on Christmas Eve?

a)

brushes

b)

knives

c)

shoes

d)

brooms

8.

In which country is Santa called Sinterklaas?

a)

Germany

b)

Finland

c)

The Netherlands

d)

Denmark

9.

What gifts do people in Iceland often exchange on Dec. 24th?

a)
b)
c)
d)
10.

What animal do Bolivians celebrate, because it was the first animal to announce the birth of Jesus?

a)
b)
c)
d)
11.

In this country, Christmas trees are decorated with spider webs and toy spiders.

a)

Iceland

b)

Austria

c)

Ukraine

d)

Estonia

12.

Who made Christmas trees popular?

a)

An English queen

b)

A German prince

c)

An American president

d)

A Dutch priest

13.

Where did the tradition of sending Christmas cards begin?

a)

England

b)

The USA

c)

Canada

d)

Germany

14.

Why is Santa Claus usually shown wearing red?

a)

It's easier to see him in the snow.

b)

It is supposed to keep him warm at the North Pole.

c)

Because Jesus wore a red cloak.

d)

Because of a Coca-Cola advertisement.

15.

How do people go to church on Christmas day in Caracas, Venezuela?

a)

Train

b)

Bike

c)

Roller Skates

d)

Walk in a large group

16.

What do British people traditionally do at the start of Christmas meal?

a)

sing carols

b)

listen to the Queen's Speech

c)

pull a cracker

d)

give presents to each other

17.

What is a typical Christmas meal in Japan?

a)

KFC meal

b)

Ramen

c)

Raw egg

d)

Chocolate cake

18.

What is the traditional Christmas dessert in Italy?

a)

Panettone

b)

Tiramisu

c)

Cannoli

d)

Ginger biscuits

19.

In what county does Christmas fall in the middle of Summer?

a)

Australia

b)

China

c)

England

d)

India

20.

In which country is it considered good luck to keep a fish in the bath?

a)

Poland

b)

Germany

c)

Italy

d)

Spain