Mexico
Mexican children love to break this open on Christmas Eve.
What is a pinata?
What opens up all over Germany in December?
Christmas Markets!
Who is Pere Noel?
Father Christmas!
How long does Diwali last in India?
5 days
How long is Hannukah?
8 days
A favorite Christmas food is.....
What is a tamale
What has candles and berries and pine cones and is lit each Sunday before Christmas during the month of December?
An advent wreath!
What do children leave outside for St. Nicholas to fill up?
Their shoes!
What is Diwali a celebration of?
The victory of good over evil.
What is the special candlestick called that they light each night of Hannukah?
A menorah
In the Rosca de Reyes or the traditional ring of bread, people search for...
baby Jesus
What are traditional foods at Christmas?
duck, goose, rabbit, and stollen or sweet German bread
How long is the festival of lights?
4 days
What do people do on the 1st day of Diwali?
Clean their homes.
What is gelt and what do they do with it?
Gelt is chocolate coins that they give to each other on Hannukah.
On January 6th, the day of the Kings, what happens?
The children get presents!
What is bunter teller?
A special plate of food with nuts, chocolate and fruit
What do people from all over the world come to visit?
The Christmas Markets
How do they decorate during Diwali?
With bright lights and colorful flowers.
What is a favorite game during Hannukah?
dreidel
What happens during a Las Posadas party?
People go from house to house looking for a place to stay and then celebrate with food and a party.
What tall wooden doll is made in Germany and what does is do?
The Nutcracker and it cracks nuts!
What day of the month is St. Nicholas Day?
December 6th
What do Indians use to make lotus-like patterns on the ground during Diwali?
Colored sand or rice powder.
What are latkas?
shredded potatos fried in oil or potato pancakes