Germany
Christmas markets open in towns across Germany. What is in the center of each market?
Christmas Pyramids
In Italy, some people eat seafood for Christmas Dinner. What is the name of the meal?
Feast of the Seven Seas.
When is Kwanzaa celebrated?
December 26-January 1
How long is Christmas celebrated in France?
Christmas is celebrated the entire month of December.
What's different about St. Nicholas in Sweden?
He is a gnome and his name is Tomten.
People in Germany use this during the Advent Season. Each week one of four candles is lit to count down the time until Christmas.
Advent Wreath
Italy is famous for panettone. What is panettone?
It is a dessert, a sweet bread.
What does Kwanzaa mean?
Harvest of First Fruits
How is St.Nicholas Day celebrated in France?
Children put their shoes outside for St.Nicholas to fill them with candy. He may also hang small toys on the Christmas Tree.
Who pulls the sleigh of the Tomten?
The sleigh is pulled by a Yule Goat.
What Holiday was celebrated in Germany on December 6?
St. Nicholas Day
Who travels in pairs down from the mountains playing music? People gather in town squares to hear them play.
Shepherds
What do families do every night when they celebrate Kwanzaa?
They light a candle in the kinara for each of the seven principles.
What is the Festival of Lights?
A four-day festival celebrated in France. During the festival, the town is illuminated with colorful lights.
What holiday is celebrated in Sweden 10 days before Christmas?
St. Lucia
What is Stollen?
A sweet bread made with nuts and fruits.
How do Italians celebrate St. Nicholas Day?
Instead of leaving their shoes out to be filled with treats, they hang up a sock or leave a plate out for each child.
Why do families celebrate Kwanzaa?
It is a time for African Americans to remember the past and give thanks for their families and communities.
What does illuminate mean?
It means to light up.
Who wears the long white dress with a crown with candles?
The oldest daughter.
What is the special task of the post office in Germany?
Every letter sent to Santa is opened and answered if it arrives at least 10 days before Christmas.
When does the Christmas Season end in Itlay?
January 6, when La Belfana comes to visit with treats for good children.
How is the last night of Kwanzaa celebrated?
People sing African songs, dance, and play traditional drums.
What do people buy at the Christmas Market in France?.
People buy handmade crafts, cakes, sausages, and statues for their nativity scenes.
What might you see on a Swedish Christmas Tree?
Lights, tinsel, and straw ornaments