France
Christmas Eve mealtime can last for hours in France. That is because there are so many symbolic desserts. How many desserts are served this night?
13 Desserts
This is the holiday tradition that originated in England
Sending Christmas cards
Children hang up a sock or put a plate with treats on the table for him
Who is St. Nicholas
What item is used in Germany that has 25 days of opening up doors or windows with a chocolate inside?
An Advent Calendar
How do they say Merry Christmas in Mexico?
Feliz Navidad
St. Nicolas has a pet that people leave carrots, apples or oats for. What kind of animal is it?
A donkey
For Christmas dinner in England, the usually eat roasted duck or turkey covered with what?
Bacon
Another meaning of Italian Presepe
What is a Nativity Scene
Christmas pyramids are usually made of wood with candles. What spins around on the top of the pyramids?
Paddles
This is a tradition that lasts for 9 days that represents Mary and Joseph looking for a place to stay. It means "inn" or "lodging" in Spanish.
Las Posadas
People love visiting Les Marche de Noel in France during the holidays. What are Les Marche de Noel?
Christmas markets/ shops
This is a paper covered tube with tiny toys and candy inside
Christmas cracker
Pannettone, Struffoli and Biscotti are all what?
Italian Desserts
This tasty holiday treat is sold in the markets of Germany during the holidays. It is called lebkuchen. What is that in English?
Gingerbread
What colorful item is broken that is filled with toys and candy for Christmas Eve?
A pinata
Pere Noel brings good people gifts. If you are naughty, he may bring what?
A bundle of twigs
This is the title of the famous English story by Charles Dickens. Some carolers dress up to reenact this story.
A Christmas Carol
The name of the friendly witch who brings candy and presents for children who have been good
La Befana
These wooden carved ornaments come in all sizes and are believed to bring good luck and protection for our families and homes.
Nutcrackers
These are beautiful plants called "Flowers of the Holy Night" that originated in Mexico that decorate homes and churches
This popular 4 day event is called The Fete des Lumieres. People may put candles in their window during this time. In English, what does The Fete des Lumieres mean?
The Festival of Lights
The first Christmas tree in England was put up at Windsor Castle in 1841 by this prince...
Prince Albert
Tombola is a game similar to bingo. What do they cover the numbers with in this game?
Beans
A special post office in Germany opens and answers all letters written to Santa as long as it arrives at least 10 days before Christmas. Hundreds of thousands of letters arrive each year in up to how many languages?
53 languages
Who do children write letters to on the evening of January 5th asking for presents before they go to bed early?
The Three Wise Men or Los Reyes