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Christmas Around the World

Not Christmas

100

Which Reindeer does not belong:

Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cubit, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph.

Cubit

The real name is = Cupid

100

What's the most popular Christmas cookie of all time?

Gingerbread!

100

How many Syllables are in the word:

Peppermint

Pep - Per - Mint

100

What country is it popular to hide a pickle in the tree?

A. Poland

B. Japan

C. Canada

D. Germany

100

Hanukkah:

Tell me something about Hanukkah.

1. What cultures celebrate it?

2. What do they eat?

3. Why or how do they celebrate it?

4. What does it mean?

5. When do they celebrate it?

Hanukkah:

1. What cultures celebrate it?

The Jewish Culture.

2. What do they eat?

Latkes (potato pancakes), Brisket, Kugel, Challah, etc.

3. Why or how do they celebrate it?

Celebrates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. It is celebrated for eight days and nights.

4. What does it mean?

Hebrew - re-dedication

5. When do they celebrate it?

December 18-26

200

How many days are there in Hanukkah?

200

Fruit cake is intended to last for how long?

A. 1 Day

B. 1 Week

C. 1 Month

D. 1 Year

D. 1 year

200

Correct the Christmas sentence.

i cant wait four christmas morning

I can't wait for Christmas morning.

5 corrections.

200

Where is it very popular to eat KFC on Christmas?

Hint: This is a country that discovered both anime and nintendo

Japan

200

Kwanzaa:

Tell me something about Kwanzaa.

1. What cultures celebrate it?

2. What do they eat?

3. Why or how do they celebrate it?

4. What does it mean?

5. What day do they celebrate it?

Kwanzaa:

1. What cultures celebrate it?

The African American culture

2. What do they eat?

Kwanzaa food, at its simplest, is any dish people cook for Kwanzaa. There are no rules to it. The vast majority of what we see is some combination of sub-Saharan African (East and West), soul food and coastal dishes of the Atlantic rim with clearly traceable roots to Africa or African-Americans.

3. Why or how do they celebrate it?

Reaffirm and restore African heritage and culture

4. What does it mean?

Kwanzaa gets its name from the Swahili (East African) phrase matunda ya kwanza, meaning "first fruits of the harvest."

5. What day do they celebrate it?

December 26 – January 1

300

Name 3 Christmas Movies:

1. Klaus

2. Home Alone

3. Elf

4. The Nightmare Before Christmas

5. A Christmas Story

6. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

7. The Polar Express

8. Scrooge

9. The grinch

10. The Muppet Christmas Carol

11. The Santa Clause

300

What is one of the most popular drinks in America during the Christmas season?

Hint: NO, not pumpkin spice or sugar cookie oat milk latte.

Eggnog

300

Correct the Christmas sentence.

miranda walket up to her dad and asked can i put up the star on the tree dad!

Miranda walked up to her dad and asked, "can I put up the star on the tree dad?"

7 mistakes

300

Name 2 different ways (languages or versions) to say Santa Clause.

Hint: You can not use Santa Clause again.

Saint Nicholas
St. Nick
Father Christmas
Noel
Papa Noel
Christkind
Sinterklaas
Krampus
ETC...

300

Las Posadas:

Tell me something about Las Posadas.

1. What cultures celebrate it?

2. What do they eat?

3. Why or how do they celebrate it?

4. What does it mean?

5. What day do they celebrate it?

Las Posadas:

1. What cultures celebrate it?

Mexican and Latin American countries.

2. What do they eat?

Tamales, Bunuelos, Pozole, churros, atole, tostada, champurrado, etc.

3. Why or how do they celebrate it?

It commemorates the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem.

4. What does it mean?

The inns

5. What day do they celebrate it?

December 16-24

400

Name 3 Christmas songs:

1. Feliz Navidad

2. Rockin' around the Christmas Tree

3. Last Christmas

4. Santa Baby

5. Holly Jolly Christmas

6. The 12 days of Christmas

7. The little drummer boy

8. All I want for Christmas is you

9. Your a mean one Mr. Grinch

10. Do you want to build a snowman?

11. Mistletoe

12. Let it Snow!

etc.

400

Which food and drink company helped popularise the image of Santa Claus’ red and white outfit?

Coca-Cola

400

How do you spell:

S A N T A C L A U S

400

Where are you if someone wishes you "Mele Kalikimaka?"

Hint: Must be warm and tropical B-)

"Mele Kalikimaka?"

Merry Christmas in - Hawaii

400

Boxing Day:

Tell me something about Boxing Day.

1. What cultures celebrate it?

2. What do they eat?

3. Why or how do they celebrate it?

4. What does it mean?

5. What day do they celebrate it?

Boxing Day:

1. What cultures celebrate it?

United kingdom, Commonwealth countries (like Canada, Australia, new Zealand, Hong Kong, and South Africa), European countries, Hungary, Poland, Netherlands, and Germany.

2. What do they eat?

Hams, Pies, Christmas Cake, Mince pies, Pudding

3. Why or how do they celebrate it?

It is the day before Christmas and is often celebrated with family gatherings and special church services. Many people exchange gifts on this day, and some families even eat their Christmas dinner.

4. What does it mean?

In Victorian times, the wealthy would box up items they no longer needed to give to the poor. It was a day when servants would be given time off and thanked for their hard work with a 'special box' of treats.

5. What day do they celebrate it?

December 26

500

Are Santa's reindeer male or female?

Both male and female reindeer have antlers, but they shed them annual and grow a new, larger set every year. Only females still have antlers at Christmastime since males shed them before winter begins once mating season has ended, so Santa’s reindeer must all be female.

500

Which festive sweet treat is shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff?

Candy Cane

500

Christmas Comprehension: Full sentences and punctuation.

The Christmas Surprise

When Rick work up on Christmas Day, he ran to the tree. He saw lots of gifts in bright red and green paper! There was on box, at the back of the tree, that was not wrapped. He wondered why not. He carefully lifted the top of the box. Inside was a tiny puppy with a thing red collar. A new dog just for him!

1. What did Rick do when he woke up?

When Rick woke up he ran to the tree.

500

In Austrian tradition, what being captures naughty boys and girls in his sack?

Krampus

500

Human Rights Day:

Tell me something about Human Rights Day.

1. What cultures celebrate it?

2. What do they eat?

3. Why or how do they celebrate it?

4. What does it mean?

5. What day do they celebrate it?

Human Rights Day:

1. What cultures celebrate it?

All cultures - Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly

2. What do they eat?

On Human Rights Day, people may eat a variety of refreshments, from snacks to feasts, to celebrate the right to healthy food.

3. Why or how do they celebrate it?
Human Rights Day is a special day that celebrates the fundamental human rights that every person is entitled to.

4. What does it mean?

An annual event that commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948

5. What day do they celebrate it?

December 10th