WorksheetsWinter Holidays Around the World
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
In Australia, what unusual way might Father Christmas arrive?
On a reindeer
On a bicycle
In a sleigh
On a surfboard
In Sweden many families place yule goats on their Christmas trees.
True
False
Which country is known for the tradition of the Yule Goat during Christmas?
Denmark
Finland
Sweden
Norway
Kwanzaa dates back to 1966 and means what in Swahili?
"First fruits"
"Family feast"
"Light the night"
"Offering to ancestors"
Three Kings Day is usually celebrated in...
Africa
China
Latin America
The Middle East
In which country is it common to see a banana or mango tree used as a Christmas tree?
Australia
Germany
India
Ireland
Boxing Day is a holiday known for:
Putting on gloves and beating everyone up
Living in a box for a week to support the homeless
Giving tips and gifts to service workers like postal workers
Putting all your belongings in a box and burning it
In Germany, 'Christmas Stollen' is .....
a Christmas cake with raisins
a Christmas meal with ham
a Christmas ornament
one of Santa's reindeer
Japan's New Year celebration, Omisoka, takes place at midnight when people gather at shrines and a beverage is handed out made of what?
Fermented rice
Milk and honey
Last year's tea
Good intentions
In which country are mince pies and milk left for Father Christmas?
Australia
Germany
India
Ireland
During Hanukkah, celebrants enjoy foods heavy with what common ingredient?
oil
sugar
wheat
rice
Who brings gifts to the children in Sweden for Christmas?
Jolly old St. Nicolas
Tomten
St. Lucia
Buddy the Elf
Boxing Day dates back to the Middle Ages where the collection boxes of donations for the poor were opened where?
Schools
Churches
Town square
Village leader's home
What is the traditional Christmas flower in Mexico?
Lily
Rose
Poinsettia
Orchid
Which holiday is celebrated on December 26 and is known for its spirit of generosity?
Junkanoo
Boxing Day
Hanukkah
Diwali
In Italy, what does Babbo Natale represent to the children?
a sign of peace
a sign of love
a sign of hope
a sign of the times
Which holiday in Sweden shines a special light on the oldest girl in each family?
Dragobete
St. Lucia's Day
Hina Matsuri
Chinese New Year
What is the Filipino decoration called that is used during Christmas?
Lantern
Parol
Star
Bamboo pole
What holds the candles that someone would light for each night of Hanukkah?
Candle holder
Menorah
Fireplace
Hands
In which country is it traditional to celebrate the winter holiday of 'Las Posadas' with processions and reenactments of Mary and Joseph's search for shelter?
A) Mexico
B) Italy
C) Russia
D) Japan
Which winter holiday is celebrated by lighting a kinara and focuses on African heritage and culture?
A) Kwanzaa
B) Hanukkah
C) Christmas
D) Diwali
In which country is the winter holiday 'Dongzhi' celebrated, marking the arrival of winter and the longest night of the year?
A) China
B) Canada
C) Brazil
D) Egypt
What is the name of the winter festival celebrated in Scotland that includes the tradition of 'First Footing'?
A) Hogmanay
B) Yule
C) Diwali
D) Hanukkah
Which winter holiday involves the tradition of eating 'Sufganiyot,' a type of jelly-filled doughnut?
A) Hanukkah
B) Christmas
C) Kwanzaa
D) Ramadan
In which country is the winter holiday 'Jólabókaflóð' celebrated, where books are exchanged on Christmas Eve?
A) Iceland
B) France
C) India
D) Australia
