Christmas Around the Globe
In this country, people celebrate Christmas by eating a special meal called "Feast of the Seven Fishes."
What is Italy?
If a Christmas tree has 5 rows of lights and each row has 14 lights, how many lights are on the tree in total?
What is 70 lights?
This holiday figure is said to live at the North Pole and travels in a sleigh pulled by reindeer.
Who is Santa Claus?
2 x 3
6
True or False: Mrs. Witt is 48 years old.
False!
In this country, Christmas is celebrated with a tradition called "Kris Kringle," where people exchange small gifts, often anonymously, during the holiday season.
What is Germany?
Santa has 6 bags of gifts, and each bag contains 25 gifts. If he gives away 3 bags, how many gifts does he have left?
What is 75 gifts?
The Christmas tradition of giving gifts is said to have started with these people who brought gifts to baby Jesus.
Who are the 3 Wise Men?
5 x 5
25
True or False: Mrs. Witt has visited 35 of the 50 states?
True!
In Australia, Christmas falls during summer, so people often celebrate with barbecues and beach parties. What holiday is celebrated on December 26th, the day after Christmas?
What is Boxing Day?
If each reindeer eats 3 pounds of food per day and Santa has 9 reindeer, how many pounds of food will Santa need for all the reindeer over 5 days?
What is 135 lbs of food?
This country is responsible for starting the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree.
6 x 8
48
True or False: Mrs. Witt has visited the Grand Canyon.
False!
In this country, Christmas is celebrated with a tradition called "St. Lucia's Day," where girls wear white robes and crowns of candles.
What is Sweden?
You are making Christmas gift baskets and want to give each basket 3 types of candy. If you make 10 baskets, how many types of candy will you need in total?
The tradition of hanging stockings by the fireplace comes from the story of this generous saint, known for secretly giving gifts to children.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
9 x 9
81
True or False: Mrs. Witt has been married three times.
False! And if you said "true," RUDE!
In the country of Japan, it is common to eat this fast-food chain's chicken on Christmas Day, as it has become a holiday tradition.
What is KFC?
If a Christmas tree farm sells trees for $35 each and you buy 6 trees for a school fundraiser, how much money do you spend in total?
What is $210?
This author wrote the famous Christmas story, "A Christmas Carol," which was first published in 1843.
Who is Charles Dickens?
12 x 11
132
True or False: Mrs. Witt was born in Mississippi.
True!