Switzerland
Name one or more of the countries that border Switzerland.
Austria, France, Italy, Germany
This culture decorates outside of houses with bright and colorful lights, blow-up figures (frosty, Rudolph, Santa); Some communities have a Christmas light competition.
SamiChalus visits children on December 6th. What figure brings children gifts on the night of Christmas eve?
Christkind
More of a morale teacher; grandparent's wisdom; cherishes acts of kindness
Who wrote A Christmas Carol?
A. Ernest Hemmingway
B. Emily Dickenson
C. Charles Dickens
C. Charles Dickens
What is the name of the Swiss Santa Claus?
Samiclaus
This culture focus of decorations is inside family homes and on windowsills. Turnips are carved into lanterns to light up the night due to early sunset.
Swiss
Traditional American Christmas food:
dressing, ham, turkey, cookies, etc
The Golden Book:
Inside were notes — not about perfection or punishment, but about moments of kindness observed throughout the year:
“You helped a neighbor carry groceries.”
“You made someone laugh when they were lonely.”
“Even when life was hard, you kept going.”
How many maids were milking in the song 'Twelve Days of Christmas?'
8
What do the four candles represent on the 'advent wreath?'
Four Sunday's of December
A. Franklin D. Roosevelt
B. Franklin Peirce
C. Abraham Lincoln
B. Franklin Pierce
Name one or more traditional Swiss Christmas food.
Fondue, gingerbread cookies, pretzels, sugar cookies, sausage, pudding.
According to the American tradtion, how does Sasnta get back up the chimeny?
A. Wiggles his ears
B. He Jumps
C. Puts his finger beside his nose.
D. The reindeer to pull him up.
C. Puts his finger beside his nose.
This calendar traditionally helps count down the days until Christmas, and behind each number, it contains a prize.
Advent Calender
What day does Samichlaus and Schmutzli bring children a sack of gifts?
A. December 24
B. December 21
C. December 25
D. December 6
December 6th (St. Nicholas Day)
A popular swiss decoration that originated in Germany. Placed on the windowsill, each family member makes a new one each christmas.
Wood Christmas Village houses
What is the main ingredient in eggnog?
Milk
Swiss families and Christmas traditions value:
A. Most expensive gifts
B. Social status
C. Fancy decorations
D. Homemade gifts and treats
That is the real Swiss Christmas magic: The most precious gifts are the ones that still carry the warmth of the hands that made them.
In what town was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
Name one or more of the gifts Samichalus and Schmutzli bring to good children.
Mandarins, nuts, gingerbread, walnuts, berries, etc.
When do swiss families commonly decorate their Christmas tree?
A. The day after Thanksgiving
B. December 1
C. Deecember 6th
D. December 24
December 24
What are traditional Christmas songs called?
Carols
Name three of Santa's reindeer that start with the letter 'D.'
Dasher, Dancer, Donner
Name the candy often made at Christmas using sugar, corn syrup, and nuts that are combined and poured onto trays to harden.