Canada/U.S.
What is the famous New York Christmas tree?
Rockefeller
What popular Mexican plant is used at Christmas?
Poinsettia
Who do German children hope to get presents from?
(Christkind or St. Nikolaus)
On Jan 7th Ethiopian Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas and call it.
(Ganna)
What famous Russian story tells of an old woman who met wise men on their way to see Jesus?
Babushka
Which group in the U.S. made it illegal to do anything but go to Church on Christmas illegal?
Puritans
How many Mexican processions “posada” are there?
nine
When does a young Swedish girl dress in white and wear a crown of candles?
St Lucia Day
Where do most Nigerians travel during Christmas?
Villages where family lives
What U.S. customs are popular in Japan at Christmas?
Christmas Cards & Presents
Who visits French/Canadian homes after midnight mass?
“Pere Noel”
What day do people exchange gifts to remember the wise men in Bolivia?
Epiphany Jan 6th
What are put in Swedish windows to welcome Mary/Joseph/Baby Jesus?
Candles/Paper stars
A special fast during Ethiopian Advent is called
'Fast of the Prophets'
Name the Pilipino lighted star lantern on a bamboo pole
'parol'
In Hawaii what do they call Santa?
Kanakaloka
Name the popular Christmas plays performed in Brazil.
Os Pastores' (The Shepherds)
What is the most important way to celebrate Christmas in Italy?
Set up (The Christmas Crib/ Nativity Scene)
When do South African people go “out and about” around Christmas?
Boxing day
Name the Pilipino midnight feast.
Noche Buena
Where are the oldest & largest Santa parades in the world?
Santa Claus Parade in Toronto
Name the midnight mass on Christmas Eve in Bolivia.
"Misa de Gallo" Mass of the rooster
Name one famous German Christmas song.
(O Tannenbaum ( Oh Christmas Tree), Ihr Kinderlein Kommet, and Stille Nacht (Slient Night).
What famous South African Desert is served at Christmas dinner?
Malva Pudding, Lekker Pudding
This famous piece of music played at Christmas was named ”daiku” by the Japanese
Beethoven’s 9th Symphony to the “Ode to Joy.”