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"this iconic Filipino Christmas lantern was originally made from bamboo strips carved into a five pointed star lantern and covered with papél de japón (Japanese paper) and illuminated by either a candle or a kalburo (carbide)"
What is (Parol)?
This comic book writer was born on December 28, 1922 and is iconic partly due to his cameos in movies which were based off the comics he made.
Who is (Stan Lee)?
This country celebrates their new year based off the lunar calendar meaning that it may fall between January and February which lasts around 15 days marking the end of the coldest part of the year.
What is (China)?
"A legendary character originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts on Christmas Eve of toys and candy to well-behaved children, and either coal or nothing to naughty children."
Who is (Santa Claus)?
This is where baby Jesus was born.
What is (Bethlehem)?
In a letter in Berlin (1886) for his eldest sister, Jose Rizal said:
“The _______ is decorated with tinsel, paper, lights, dolls, candy, fruits, dainties, etc., and at night time, it is shown to the children.....”
What is (Christmas Tree)?
This American entrepreneur, animator, and icon was born on December 5, 1901. He made a theme park and named it after himself.
Who is (Walt Disney)?
This country celebrates Christmas on a different day. The term for the event is Coptic Christmas which is mostly associated with this country. Coptic Christmas, also called Orthodox Christmas, is based on the Orthodox calendar, which places Christmas on or near January 7th each year.
What is (Egypt)?
A plant that is hung on top of the door/ threshold of the home to symbolize love and good fortune. It is also a belief that when two people stand under this plant they have to kiss each other uwu.
What is (Mistletoe)?
This country is where eggnog came from.
What is (England)?
"Before Christmas in our Hearts by Jose Mari Chan became a hit sensation, a Tagalog Christmas song is the most popular and almost a symbol of Pinoy Christmas carols...originally written and composed in Cebuano language - entitled 'Kasadya Ning Taknaa' "
What is ("Ang Pasko Ay Sumapit")?
This famous singer and songwriter was born on December 13, 1989 who was taught to play the guitar by a repair man.
Who is (Taylor Swift)?
This country/countries primarily celebrate(s) the "Three Kings Day (or Día de los Reyes)," also called the Feast of the Epiphany. It is a day which commemorates the time when, according to Christian lore, the Three Wise Men arrived to give baby Jesus gold, frankincense, and myrrh as gifts.
What is (Latin America and/or Spain)?
"A ______ is tied around a gift to represent how people should all be tied together in bonds of unity and goodwill during the holiday season."
What is (Ribbon)?
"In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, this was the first name of Scrooge."
What is (Ebenezer)?
"This religious tradition is uniquely Filipino as the Philippines and the Filipino people are the only ones in the world to practice this nine-day early dawn mass."
What is (Simbang Gabi)?
This famous basketball player was born on December 30, 1984. He cried the first time he went on an airplane because he wasn’t with his mom.
Who is (LeBron James)?
This country's New Year celebration is called Malanka, it falls on mid-January. To celebrate, people wear elaborate costumes modeled after bears, goats, and more, and parade through the town while singing, dancing, and performing skits. Between the feasts and costume preparation, this holiday can bring a whole village together.
What is (Ukraine)?
During Christmas season, these 2 colors represent (the blood of Jesus Christ when he died on the Cross) and (everlasting life and light.)
What is (Red and Green)?
"These are the two other most popular names for Santa Claus."
What is (Kris Kringle and Saint Nick)?
"One Barangay in Iloilo celebrates Christmas in a _______. The dead can join Christmas fun as far as the folks in Barangay Tanza in Iloilo City is concerned."
What is (cemetery)?
This religious icon was born on December 17, 1936. Surprisingly, he worked briefly as a chemical technologist and nightclub bouncer before beginning seminary studies.
Who is (Pope Francis)?
"The term Hygge is best explained as a sense of coziness, comfort, and complete relaxation, such as what you’d experience while enjoying a good conversation around a winter fireplace with friends. While anyone can feel hygge at any time of year, winter lends itself especially well to this feeling." This term comes from the country of _______.
What is (Denmark)?
"In the classic Christmas movie, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch was described with these three words."
What is (Stink, stank, stunk)?
In Home Alone, the McCallisters are going on vacation to this place when they leave Kevin behind.
What is (Paris)?