Czechia
By hanging this plant in Czechia you attract love and happiness and also to protect us against disease.
Mistletoe
This holiday countdown tradition originated in Germany originally involved lighting a candle, or marking the door or with chalk.
Who brings presents to children in Spain on the night of Los Reyes Magos?
The Three Kings/Wisemen
This dome shaped bread from Milan has become a symbol of Christmas in Italy and abroad.
a Panettone
In the US you might leave out cookies and milk for Santa. In Ireland Santa might receive what?
a mince pie and a pint of Guinness
On December 5th, Czech children are visited by which three guests?
St. Nicholas, the devil, and an angel
In central Europe this half-goat, half-demon monster punishes children who misbehave at Christmastime.
Der Krampus
Known as ‘un portal de Belén,’ these small and large scenes are built and shared all over the country in homes and in public spaces.
a Nativity Scene
This is an Italian American celebration of Christmas Eve with dishes of fish and other seafood.
The Feast of Seven Fishes
This day is an Irish public holiday held on December 26 and named for the first Christian martyr.
St. Stephen's Day
In Czechia the Christmas holiday is not complete without Vánočka, which is a ______ ?
a braided sweet bread
December 6 is known as what day in Germany?
St. Nicholas Day
This nougat-based dessert made of toasted sweet almonds and honey is a traditional Christmas sweet
a Turrón
In Italian folklore and folk customs, who delivers gifts to children on Epiphany Eve (January 5)?
La Befana
This item placed in a window of an Irish home on Christmas Eve is meant to welcome strangers and to remember those far away from home.
Whatever you do, don’t hang these in your home in Czechia on December 24.
Clothes/Clothing/Laundry
Children put _____ outside their door on December 6th to collect gifts?
Boots/Shoes
In traditional Christmas cake (Roscón de Reyes) there are two items hidden inside. One means you have good luck, one means you have to pay for the cake!
a small figurine (for luck) and a bean (for payment)
Known as “Novena” this countdown to Christmas marked by historical religious rituals is how many days long?
On Christmas Day you might see people jumping off Forty Foot Rock, south of Dublin, wearing what?
a bathing suit
Which fruit might be sliced in half during a Czech Christmas dinner to tell one’s fortune?
an apple
On Christmas Eve in Berlin you might eat this savory dish.
Potato Salad with Sausages
If you called someone this name, it’s rude. But in Spain it’s also the name of the best prize in the holiday lottery.
El Gordo
Today, “zampognari” are individuals visiting homes and nativity scenes playing a bagpipe-like instrument, dressed in peaked hats and sheepskin leggings. Historically, who did they represent?
This Irish Christmas song dates back to the 1800s and mimicks the call of specific animals, “Curoo, Curoo”
The Carol of the Birds