Thanksgiving
What year did the Pilgrims leave England
1620
What country celebrates Hanukkah?
Israel
When does SinterKlaas come in the Netherlands?
December 5th
Who is the girl who delivered food with candles on her head?
Santa Lucia
What is the word for "Christmas" in Mexico?
Navidad
What was the name of the Pilgrim's ship?
The Mayflower
What food do they eat during Hanukkah?
Latke: potato pancake, or donuts
How does SinterKlass travel in the Netherlands? (He uses 2 forms of travel.)
Steamship and a white horse
When is St. Lucia's Day?
December 13th
In Mexico, people dress up like Mary and Joseph. They go from house to house looking for shelter. What is this called?
Las Posadas
Who is the Native American Indian who helped the Pilgrims?
Squanto
What is the name of the special candle that they light on Hanukkah?
Menorah
What do children leave by the fireplace or the windowsill?
wooden shoes
What is the special treat they like to eat in Sweden on St. Lucia's Day?
"S" rolls or saffron buns.
What is the big thing that is full of candy? Mexican children hit it with a stick.
Pinata
What is the name of the "horn" shaped basket full of vegetables?
cornucopia
What do children get for Hanukkah?
Chocolate, Candy, and money called gelt.
Who is SinterKlaas helper?
Zwarte Piet
What is the name of the little elf who brings gifts?
Tomte
What is the name of the special cake with the figure of baby Jesus inside?
rosca
Kings cake
What is the name of the home where the Native American Indians live?
Wigwam or wetu
What special game do children play during Hanukkah?
Dreidel
What does Zwarte Piet do to bad children?
1. He puts sticks in their shoes. NO candy.
2. He puts them in a bag and takes them to Spain.
What kind of special decoration do they make in Sweden? (straw and red ribbon)
Yule goat or heart baskets
What special food do Mexicans eat? It is made out of Masa, or corn meal.
Tamales