Italy
Who comes and leaves presents for the children in Italy?
La Befana
What do most Mexicans decorate their homes with?
Poinsettias
What originated, or got its start, in Germany?
the Christmas tree
Who gives the Dutch children presents?
Sinterklaas
What does La Befana do all the time?
sweep
On Christmas Eve, there is a party with a _____.
Pinata
Who decorates the tree?
the mother and father
What day does he deliver presents?
What do most Italians have in their home?
a nativity
What do the children leave in the home they stop at during the procession?
a statue of Mary and Joseph
Who do children write letters to?
Christkind
What do children leave out for Sinterklaas' horse?
carrots
What day does La Befana come and leave presents?
January 6
What is the main celebration in Mexico called?
Las Posadas
What do they put on the letter and why?
sugar to make it sparkle
What does Sinterklaas put in their shoes?
nuts, candy, treats
presepe
What do children decorate in Germany?
Gingerbread houses and men