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WorksheetsChristmas Traditions Around the World
Total questions: 72
Worksheet time: 45mins
In which Country does a good witch bring presents to good children?
In Spain
In Italy
In Portugal
In which Country do they celebrate with a picnic on the beach?
In Australia
In TGreece
In Spain
On Christmas, it’s a modern tradition to give a(n) _______ as a gift in China as a symbol of peace.
Apple
Red Envelope
Paper plane
Flower
In India, the traditional pine Christmas tree is replaced with a(n) ________.
Banana tree
Fern
Cactus
Coconut tree
Which fast food chain provides Japan’s traditional Christmas meal?
Popeyes
KFC
Mos Burger
Burger King
The Christmas Star (Poinsettia) originated from?
Cuba
China
Mexico
Brazil
Christmas Eve in Spain is known as ______________?
Pavo Trufado de Navidad
Bon Nadal
Feliz
Nochebuena
What celebration occurs from December 12th-25th in Mexico?
Easter
La Bamba
Las Posadas
Senior Souza
A good witch brings presents to good children in which country?
Italy
Spain
Portugal
Russia
Which country celebrates Christmas day with a barbecue on the beach?
USA
Australia
Mexico
Egypt
This traditional Christmas plant is native to Central America. What is it called?
Mistletoe
Holly
Gardenia
Poinsettia
Choose all statements that match Christmas traditions in Australia.
Warm weather allows lighter clothing
Outdoor celebrations are common
People wear heavy coats for caroling
Candlelight caroling happens indoors
The holiday occurs during summer
In Austria, on which date does St. Nicholas traditionally appear to bring treats to children?
December 6
December 24
January 6
November 30
Which items are traditional treats left by St. Nicholas in Austria?
Nuts
Oranges
Toy trains
Sweets
Match each detail about Austria with its description.
Composers of Silent Night
Joseph Mohr and Franz Gruber
Year Silent Night was composed
1818
When Silent Night is first played
Christmas Day
In Armenia, what are the handkerchiefs hanging from roofs traditionally filled with on New Year's Eve?
Bread, berries, and ribbons
Rice, almonds, and candles
Fried wheat, raisins, and coins
Dates, nuts, and flowers
Match each item to its role in the Armenian New Year's Eve tradition.
Handkerchiefs
Containers holding treats
Roofs
Place where handkerchiefs hang
Gah-ghant Baba
Old Father who fills them
Which details describe Gah-ghant Baba in Armenia's New Year's Eve tradition? Select all that apply.
Known as the Old Father
Fills handkerchiefs with treats
Associated with New Year's Eve
Leads a spring harvest parade
In Belarus, what do straw ornaments on Christmas trees and straw on dinner tables symbolize?
Good luck for the new year
Harvest time in Belarus
Snow covering winter fields
The stable where Jesus was born
Which items are part of Belarusian Christmas Eve traditions involving straw?
Ornaments made of straw
Straw placed on dinner tables
Straw hats worn outdoors
Straw swept from the floor
In Belgium, which dates are St. Nicholas’s two December visits?
December 4th and 6th
December 3rd and 5th
December 1st and 25th
December 6th and 31st
What do children leave by the door for St. Nicholas’s horse?
Water and carrots
Cookies and cocoa
Carrots and hay
Hay and water
In Belize, what happens each evening during the ten-day Las Posadas ritual?
Statues visit homes for food and shelter
People fast and stay inside quietly
Church bells ring across every town
Families exchange gifts with neighbors
Which items are carried from house to house during Las Posadas in Belize?
Decorated candles and lanterns
Nativity scenes with animals
Carved angels and shepherds
Statues of Joseph and Mary
Match each Canadian Christmas feature to its description.
Oldest Santa parades
Long-running holiday processions
Chicken Bones
Cinnamon candy with chocolate filling
Réveillon
Festive meal on Christmas Eve
Christmas trees
Major export to other countries
Match each item with its role in China’s Christmas traditions.
Dun Che Lao Ren
Brings gifts to children
Stockings
Hold presents on Christmas
Red paper chains
Tree decorations in red
Lanterns
Tree lights and ornaments
Which statements describe the Novena in Colombia? Select all that apply.
It happens on December 7 only
It is a prayer ritual
It begins when trees are decorated
It lasts nine days
Who delivers presents to children in Colombia at Christmas?
Saint Nicholas
El Niño Jesus
Santa Claus
Three Kings
Where are Christmas trees first seen by children in Denmark?
Only on Christmas Eve at home
All December in town squares
After New Year’s Day celebrations
On St. Nicholas Day parades
Who is the Nisse in Danish tradition described in this passage?
A royal messenger of winter
A village baker during holidays
A friendly snow spirit guardian
A mischievous old man helper
What do children leave to pacify the Nisse?
Bowls of rice pudding
Plates of ginger cookies
Cups of hot chocolate
Slices of fruit cake
Read the passage about December traditions in Egypt. What do many Christians avoid eating during December?
Fish from the Nile River
Fruits and vegetables only
Bread and rice at all meals
Animal products like meat and dairy
When is Christmas Eve celebrated by many Christians in Egypt?
December 31 each year
January 1 each year
December 24 each year
January 6 each year
Match each term to its description from the Ecuador tradition.
Old shoes
Where wishes are placed
Papa Noel
Santa-like figure
Christmas lists
Requests for gifts
Match each tradition figure from France with their role.
Pere Noel
Father Christmas who brings gifts
Pere Fouettard
Reports how each child behaved
Children
Place shoes by the fireplace
Which country is credited with the first decorated Christmas trees?
France
Germany
England
Italy
Who helped spread the Christmas tree decorating tradition to England and beyond?
King George
Napoleon Bonaparte
Queen Elizabeth
Prince Albert
Locate Spain
Locate Germany
Locate United Kingdom
Locate Italy
Locate the Netherlands
Locate the Sweden
How do you say, "Merry Christmas" in Italy?
Feliz Navidad
Joyeux Noel
Buon Natale
How do you say, "Merry Christmas" in French?
Bonjour, Merry Christmas!
Joy to the World
Joyeux Noel
How do you say, "Merry Christmas" in Thai?
Joyeux Noel
Saeid Krismas
Sukhsan Wan Khristmas / Sawaa Dee P'ee Mai
How do you say, "Merry Christmas" in Spanish?
Fleiz Navidad
Feliz Nacidad
Feliz Navidad
How do you say, "Merry Christmas" in Hawiian?
Yo, bruh! Merry Christmas :)
Buon Natale
Mele Kalikimaka
How do you say, "Merry Christmas" in Chinese?
Mele Kalikimaka
Joyeux Noel
Shengdan Jie Kuaile
How do you say, "Merry Christmas" in Japanese?
Merry Christmas
Buon Natale
Merikurisumas
What is traditionally hidden in Ukrainian Christmas tree?
An ornament of a widow
The Christmas dessert
A fake spider and web
The baby Jesus
Do you think that people in the Ukraine want to find the spider? Why or why not?
Yes, because it brings good luck
No, because it's scary
Yes, because it's a tradition
No, because it's a superstition
Why might the people in Louisiana sometimes call Santa Claus Papa Noel?
It is a Spanish tradition
It is an American tradition
It is an Italian tradition
It is a French tradition
What food do people usually eat for Christmas in Louisiana?
Gumbo
Cake
Croissants
Popcorn
Why do you think they call it a Christmas cracker in the United Kingdom?
Because it's a type of candy
Because it makes a cracking sound
Because it's made of crackers
Because a former Queen called it that
What are 'globos' in Argentina?
Balloons
Fireworks
Kites
Lanterns
Who is El Gordo De Navidad in Argentina? What language do you think they speak in Argentina?
Santa Claus, Spanish
Mr. Santa, French
The Christmas Elf, Italian
Father Christmas, Portuguese
Why don't many people celebrate Christmas in China?
Because it's not allowed by the government
Because it's not a public holiday
Because there are not many Christians
Because it's not a traditional festival
What Christmas Carol is popular in China? What language do they sing it in?
Jingle Bells in English
Frosty the Snowman in Mandarin
Away in a Manger in German
We Wish You a Merry Christmas in Korean
What percent of people celebrate Christmas in India?
10%
50%
3%
90%
What food is commonly eaten in Japan on Christmas?
mango
cookies
Rice
KFC chicken
While at a Posadas party in Mexico, what might kids break?
a pencil
In this country, nice children get gifts and bad children get rotten potatoes placed in their shoes by Yule Lads.
The United Kingdom
Mexico
Iceland
New Zealand
