Christmas in Australia
What season is it in Australia during Christmas?
Summer
Why do the children put sugar on the envelopes of their letters to Santa?
To help it sparkle
What time do people in Guatemala go to church on Christmas Eve?
Midnight
What day is Christmas celebrated in Ethiopia?
January 7
Who do children in Italy write letters to at Christmas time?
Their parents
Where do people in Australia have a picnic on Christmas day?
On the beach
What do children in Germany call Santa Claus?
Saint Nick
Who gives children presents in Guatemala?
The Three Kings or the Three Wise Men
Why do children often get hurt during Christmas games in Ethiopia?
Because the game uses a stick and a wooden puck and is very rough
What do the parents in Italy do with the Christmas letters?
They read them aloud and then burn them in the fireplace
What is hidden inside of the Christmas pudding in Australia?
A coin or a treasure
What do children in Germany put in their shoes?
Carrots and straw
What do the children leave out for the Three King’s camels?
Hay and water
What kind of gifts do children get in Ethiopia?
Something simple, like a piece of clothing
Why do parents burn the letters?
So that the wishes can fly up the chimney and come true
What flavor pudding is served on Christmas day?
Plum
Why do the children put carrots and hay in their shoes?
To give to Saint Nick's horses
What do the Three King’s leave in the children’s shoes?
Candy and gifts
What is the name of the game that the children play after church?
Ganna
What do children in Italy call Santa Claus?
Father Christmas
What is the bottom part of the globe called?
The southern hemisphere
Where do children in Germany leave their letters to Saint Nick?
On the windowsill
What can you hear after church on Christmas Eve?
Fireworks, bells, and whistles
Give an example of a possible gift that someone might receive in Ethiopia, other than a piece of clothing.
Answers will vary
What do families in Italy typically eat for Christmas dinner?
Baked eel