Internet Scavenger
Instructions:
Use the Internet resources listed with each question to track down some holiday traditions in countries around the world. Remember; make sure you hold down the CTRL when you are clicking on the link.
Questions :
1. What kinds of trees are decorated at Christmas time in India?
Internet Resource: Christmas in India
2. What is the main Christmas meal in Greece and what is it served with?
Internet Resource: Christmas in Greece
3. In Holland, what do children leave in their shoes as a gift for Sinterklaas's horse?
Internet Resource: Christmas in Holland
4. Latvians claim to be the first to use Christmas trees. In what year was the first documented use of a Christmas tree in Latvia?
Internet Resource: Christmas in Latvia
5. Mattak, a special delicacy, is eaten in Greenland at Christmas. What is mattak made from and what do people say it tastes like?
Internet Resource: Christmas in Greenland
6. In Sweden Christmas celebrations begin on St.Lucia's Day. What is the date of this special day?
Internet Resource: Christmas in Sweden
7. What is often the traditional Christmas Day meal in Japan?
Internet Resource: Christmas in Japan
8. What is the traditional Christmas greeting in Pakistan?
Internet Resource: Christmas in Pakistan
9. What is the date of Christmas Day in Serbia? (Hint: It's not December 25!)
Internet Resource: Christmas in Serbia
10. Russian tradition is to ______on Christmas Even until the first star has appeared in the sky.
Internet Resource: Christmas in Russia
11. What is Santa Claus called in Madagascar?
Internet Resource: Christmas in Madagascar
12. What is the Christmas tradition of the roraty in Poland?
Internet Resource: Christmas in Poland
13. When is the last night of celebration? How do they celebrate?
Internet Resource: Christmas in Iceland
14. What are Barley Candy and Chicken bones?
Internet Resource: Canadian Christmas
15. What is the main holiday decoration in most Mexican homes?
Internet Resource: Mexican Christmas Traditions