Canadian Traditions
What colour tree do Canadians put up during the holiday season?
Green
What Nordic country puts up a large Goat statue made out of straw called Gavle Goat each holiday season that is over 40 feet tall?
Hint: The store Ikea originated in this country!
Sweden or the USA?
Sweden
What country has a city that is called the Christmas Capital because of their lanterns light show during the holidays, that is even bigger then some light shows in the USA.
Hint: This country has an abundance of beautiful beaches and delicious fruit.
Philippines or Romania?
Philippines
Which Asian country has the tradition of eating KFC for their holiday dinner?
Hint: This country is an island.
Japan or Russia?
Japan
What is the egg and milk drink called Canadians drink during the Holidays?
Eggnog
This countries holiday tradition includes children leaving their shoes by the window. If the children have been good the shoes will be full of candy, if they have been bad they will have rotten potatoes in them!
Hint: This country is an island!
Iceland or Mexico?
Iceland
This countries tradition includes families coming together on Christmas Eve to eat dinner as late as 10 p.m. Then, at exactly midnight, they exchanges gifts, toasts, and wish each other a Merry Christmas.
Hint: This country speaks Portuguese.
Brazil or Italy
Brazil
This country celebrates the holidays with their families and friends gathering for a casual cookout of fresh seafood, meat, and seasonal vegetables.
Hint: This country is home to many Marsupials and lots of sheep!
New Zealand or England?
New Zealand
What do Canadians traditionally usually have for their holiday dinners?
Turkey or Tacos?
Turkey
In this country Christmas Day is a celebration of brighter days because it is close to the winter solstice, where the days start to get longer and the sun stays out longer!
Hint: The capital city of this country is Copenhagen.
Denmark or Canada
Denmark
This country observes Christmas Day on January 7 by dressing in colorful traditional garments and walking through town singing carols.
Hint: This country loves perogies!
Ukraine or South Africa
Ukraine
This country celebrates with a cookout, followed by a customary dessert of malva pudding served with a custard.
Hint: This country is the world's biggest producer of gold.
South Africa or Madagascar
South Africa
Some Canadians like to decorate the outside of their house with these during the holiday season?
What are they?
Hint: They look best in the dark!
Christmas Lights!
This country celebrates "Little Christmas" which is a celebration on the 23rd of December before Christmas Day, where they decorate cookies and the Christmas Tree.
Norway or Ireland
Norway
This countries holiday season begins early in December with a religious march/parade through the streets!
Hint: This country has a flag that is green, red, and white.
Mexico or Chile
Mexico
This country celebrates the holidays with a baked ham decorated with pineapple.
Hint: This country is very warm and has lots of beaches!
Barbados or Austria
Barbados
Name 3 foods Canadians traditionally eat during their holiday dinner?
Turkey
Stuffing
Cranberry Sauce
Mashed Potatoes
Gravy
Green Beans
This country invented the tradition of the holiday advent calendar starting in 1904!
Hint: This country is famous for their car the Volkswagen!
The Netherlands or Germany
Germany
This country toast Christmas with fireworks displays on December 24 and 25. Children celebrate with smaller firecrackers called little volcanos.
Hint: It is the only country in Central America that does not have a coastline on the Caribbean Sea.
El Salvador or Scotland
El Salvador
On Christmas morning, families eat a porridge made of rice and milk topped with cinnamon, and butter. Whoever finds the almond placed inside one of the puddings "wins".
Finland or Jamaica
Finland