Christmas Around the World
This country is known for Christmas markets and the tradition of the Christmas tree.
Germany
Christmas celebrates the birth of this historical figure.
Jesus Christ
This Jewish holiday is known as the Festival of Lights.
Hanukkah
This red-and-white character delivers gifts on Christmas Eve.
Santa
This famous holiday song begins with “You better watch out…”
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
In this country, children often receive gifts on January 6 for Three Kings Day.
Spain (also Mexico acceptable)
This ancient Roman festival influenced Christmas celebrations with feasting and gift-giving.
Saturnalia
Kwanzaa celebrates African American culture and lasts this many days.
7 days
The tradition of hanging stockings comes from stories about this person.
St. Nicholas
In A Christmas Carol, this character learns to change his ways.
Ebenezer Scrooge
This Latin American tradition involves reenacting Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter.
Las Posadas
The tradition of decorating evergreen trees comes from this region.
Northern Europe / Germany
This ancient pagan holiday celebrated the winter solstice.
Yule
This plant is traditionally hung for decoration and associated with kissing.
Mistletoe
This movie features a boy accidentally left home during Christmas.
Home Alone
In this country, people often attend midnight Mass on Christmas Eve called “Misa de Gallo.”
Philippines
This historical figure inspired the modern image of Santa Claus.
St. Nicholas
The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year in this hemisphere.
Northern Hemisphere
The star placed on top of a Christmas tree represents this biblical story.
The Star of Bethlehem
This holiday movie takes place mostly in New York City and features an elf from the North Pole.
Elf
This African country celebrates Christmas on January 7 due to a different calendar system.
Ethiopia
Christmas was officially recognized as a holiday in the Roman Empire during the reign of this emperor.
Constantine the Great
This holiday celebrates the return of longer days after winter.
Winter Solstice
Candy canes are believed to symbolize this religious symbol.
A shepherd’s staff (or the letter “J” for Jesus)
This modern country helped popularize the global image of Santa Claus in red.
United States