Origins
What is Christmas a reminder of in France?
Jesus' birth
What is "Merry Christmas" in French?
Joyeux Noel
What is the name of the Flemish Santa?
Sinterklaas
On Saint Nicholas' Day, where do children receive their presents?
In their shoes, by the fireplace.
What holiday is celebrated on December 6th?
Saint Nicholas' Day
What is burned to make French homes smell nice?
Cherry wood logs sprinkled with red wine
What do children leave for Sinterklaas and his horses?
Biscuits and Carrots
How many deserts do they eat after Le Reveillon?
Where is Black Peter from?
Spain
How long do the French display their Nativity scenes?
Until February 2nd
Who assists Sinterklaas in giving presents?
Black Peter
When was Black Peter created?
1850
What is the name of the main Christmas meal?
Le Reveillon
What does Sinterklaas' assistant do to bad children?
He puts them in a sack and takes them back to Spain
When do the French have their main meal?
After midnight
What is the main decoration for Christmas in Belgium?
Christmas lights
When do the French give presents?
Throughout all of December
What is the name of the Christmas Market that includes ice skating and sledding and where is it located?
Winter Wonders, Brussels
Which Belgium holiday is about presents? Which is about Family and Religion?
Saint Nicholas' Day December 6 - Presents
Christmas Day December 25 - Family, religion