CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS
In which country do children place their shoes outside the door to receive gifts from “La Befana”?
A. Italy
B. Colombia
C. Russia
D. Brazil
A. Italy
Which country is known for “panettone,” a sweet bread eaten during Christmas?
A. Brazil
B. Vietnam
C. Japan
D. Italy
D. Italy
What is Santa Claus called in France?
A. Père Noël
B. Papa Noél
C. Santa Claus
D. Papǎ Nono
A. Père Noël
In which country did the Christmas tree tradition become popular thanks to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert?
A. Ireland
B. The United Kingdom
C. China
D. United States
B. The United Kingdom
In which country do families celebrate “Las Posadas” for nine nights before Christmas?
A. Colombia
B. Ecuador
C. Mexico
D. Salvador
C. Mexico
In which country is “Buche de Noël” (a Yule log cake) a traditional Christmas dessert?
A. France
B. Italy
C. Hungary
D. Greece
A. France
What is the name of the Christmas witch who brings gifts to children in Italy?
A. Papa Noel
B. La Befana
C. Santa
D. Los tres reyes magos
B. La Befana
Which country is believed to be the origin of the Advent wreath tradition?
A. Colombia
B. Argentina
C. Spain
D. Germany
D. Germany
Which country is known for the tradition of eating KFC for Christmas dinner?
Japan
Which Nordic country traditionally serves “lutefisk,” a dried fish dish, for Christmas?
Norway
What is Santa called in Russia, where he is often accompanied by his granddaughter?
A. Jack Frost
B. Papa Moroz
C. Ded Moroz
D. Santa Clauz
C. Ded Moroz (Grandfather Frost).
The giant lantern festival is celebrated in which country, known as the “Christmas capital of Asia”?
The Philippines.
In which country do people celebrate “Little Christmas” or “Women’s Christmas” on January 6th?
Ireland
“Tamales” are a typical Christmas food in many Latin American countries, name two
Colombia
Mexico
In which country does “Sinterklaas” arrive by boat from Spain?
The Netherlands.
Which European country decorates trees with real candles in some households?
Germany
In which country do people hide a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree for good luck?
Germany (although popular in the U.S. too).
In which country do people eat “julskinka,” a Christmas ham, and drink “glögg”?
Sweden
What is the name of the goat-like figure that brings gifts in some Scandinavian countries?
The Yule Goat (Julbock).
“Parol,” the star-shaped Christmas lantern, is a traditional symbol in which country?
The Philippines.