Christmas Trees Around the World
What type of tree is most commonly used as a Christmas tree?
What is an evergreen?
What snack is often strung together to make a garland?
What is popcorn?
What Christmas display shows the birth of Jesus?
What is a nativity scene?
What decoration is often placed on the outside of homes during Christmas?
What are lights?
What Canadian winter sport uses stones and brooms on ice?
What is curling?
Which country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition?
What is Germany?
What red berry is often paired with popcorn for garlands?
What are cranberries?
What leafy plant is commonly hung in doorways at Christmas?
What is mistletoe?
What type of wreath is commonly hung on doors?
What is an evergreen wreath?
What winter activity involves gliding on ice using blades attached to shoes?
What is ice skating?
In some countries, what is placed on top of the Christmas tree?
What is a star or angel?
In Mexico, what colorful paper decoration is hung for celebrations?
What is papel picado?
In Poland, what is traditionally placed under the tablecloth at Christmas?
What is straw?
In many countries, what large decorated structure is placed in town squares?
What is a Christmas tree?
What Canadian winter sport involves racing on snow-covered hills using a sled or toboggan on ice tracks?
What is bobsledding?
What country is known for decorating trees with real candles instead of lights?
What is Germany? (traditional practice)
In Victorian England, what edible items were sometimes hung as tree decorations?
What are apples or nuts?
What lantern festival in the Philippines marks the Christmas season?
What is the Giant Lantern Festival?
What type of skiing involves going uphill with lifts and skiing down prepared slopes
What is alpine/downhill skiing?
Which European country traditionally decorates trees with spiders and spider webs for good luck?
What is Ukraine?
In Japan, what winter decoration often replaces nativity scenes in public spaces?
What are illuminated light displays?
Which Canadian ski resort hosted the alpine events of the 1988 Winter Olympics?
What is Banff / Lake Louise?