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Christmas Around the World

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In Iceland, what is the name of the mischievous group of Christmas trolls who visit children during the 13 days leading up to Christmas?

a)

The Yule Lads

b)

The Winter Goblins

c)

The Christmas Elves

d)

The Frosties

2.

What is hidden in the Christmas tree as part of a traditional game in Germany?

a)

A small nutcracker

b)

A golden bell

c)

A pickle ornament

d)

A small loaf of bread

3.

In Mexico, what is the name of the 9-day celebration leading up to Christmas, which includes processions and reenactments of Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter?

a)

Las Posadas

b)

La Nochebuena

c)

Los Dias de Navidad

d)

Feliz Navidad

4.

In Norway, what household chore do people avoid doing on Christmas Eve due to superstition?

a)

Doing laundry

b)

Washing dishes

c)

Making their beds

d)

Sweeping the floor

5.

In the Philippines, what is the name of the festival featuring giant, colorful lanterns during the Christmas season?

a)

Lights of Manila

b)

Giant Lantern Festival

c)

Pasko Parade

d)

Lantern Festival

6.

In Italy, who is said to bring gifts to children on the night of January 5th during the Christmas season?

a)

Babbo Natale

b)

Krampus

c)

Saint Nicholas

d)

La Befana

7.

In Venezuela, what unique mode of transportation do people traditionally use to attend early morning Christmas Mass?

a)

Scooters

b)

Bikes

c)

Roller skates

d)

Horse-drawn carriages

8.

In Finland, what is a common tradition on Christmas Eve?

a)

Ice plunging

b)

Sitting in a sauna

c)

Attending midnight Mass

d)

Leaving carrots for reindeer

9.

In Ukraine, what unusual decoration is often added to Christmas trees?

a)

A feather

b)

A mini sled

c)

A spider web

d)

A pair of sunglasses

10.

In Newfoundland, Canada, what quirky Christmas activity involves dressing up and parading door-to-door?

a)

Noodling

b)

Reindeer Games

c)

Carolling

d)

Mummering