Christmas around the world
Besides trees what else do Greeks decorate on Christmas?
Boats!
Mosquitoes are extremely abundant in this dark wet place.
What does abundant mean?
to have a lot of something
What kind of cake is popular in Zimbabwe?
sponge cake
According to Rosaleen, the bees swarming in Lily's bedroom are a sign of what?
a. Death
b. her mother visiting
c. good luck
Death
What do Italian kids leave out for Santa and his reindeer?
beer and carrots!
What country outlawed Christmas?
Russia
After a big fight, the sisters became estranged and avoided each other for ten years
What does estrange mean?
to grow distant
In France, what do they decorate instead of a tree to symbolize baby Jesus?
a crib!
How did April's twin die?
a. suicide
b. car accident
c. in child birth
a. suicide
True or False
A lot of Christians live in Japan and Israel.
False
Valentines Day!
I asked, more to take his mind off mayhem than to elicit information.
What does elicit mean?
to draw out
Where do people go to visit in Finland on Christmas?
graveyards
What does Rosaleen steal from the Ebenezer Baptist Church on her way to town to register to vote?
a fan!
In Italy, what do they eat for dinner?
Seafood Dinner
What do people light in Ireland on Christmas?
Bonfires
Kimual should not jeopardize his job by hiding in the bathroom on his phone
risk losing
In Australia, Santa gives his reindeer a rest and uses what kind of animals?
kangeroos
What food does May use to get roaches out of the kitchen, just like Lily's mother used to?
graham crackers and marshmellows
What is a common meal to eat in Jamaica?
red wine and rum fruitcake
What does Santa ride in on in Zimbabwe?
fire truck!
Their room had been prepared with meticulous care.
What does meticulous mean?
to take care ; pay attention to details
In Australia, what season does Christmas fall in?
Summer
What image on the honey jars' labels does Lily sees in the Frogmore Stew General Store and Restaurant?
A. A black Madonna
B. A rising sun
C. An opened bible
D. August Boatright's face
A. a black Madonna
Fireworks are very popular in what country on Christmas?
Venezuela!