CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD
Directions: Type your responses to the following questions in a Word document. Use complete sentences and be sure to include the country name in your response!
1. What kind of tree is decorated at Christmas time in India?
(www.christmas-world.freeservers.com/india.html)
2. What is one of the most popular Christmas tree ornaments in Japan?
(Christmas-world.freeservers.com/japan.html)
3. How do Venezuelans in the capital city of Caracas get to church services on Christmas Eve?
(Christmas-world.freeservers.com/venezuela.html)
4. Why are candles placed in the windows of Irish homes on Christmas Eve? (christmasarchives.com/ireland.html)
5. Why is an uneven number of dishes served in Poland?
(christmas-world.freeservers.com/poland.html)
6. Why is cotton used to decorate Christmas trees in Argentina?
(Christmas-world.freeservers.com/argentina.html)
7. According to Brazilian tradition, where does Father Noel live?
(Christmas-world.freeservers.com/brazil.html)
8. Who is Julnisse according to Danish tradition?
(Christmas-world.freeservers.com/denmark.html)
9. Why is it considered bad luck in Scotland to let the fire go out on Christmas Eve? (Christmas-world.freeservers.com/Scotland.html)
10. In Portugal, why are ashes from the Yule log sprinkled in the fireplace during thunderstorms?
(Christmas-world.freeservers.com/portugal.html)
Northpole.net/world.htm
1. Spain: How does Papa Noel deliver presents?
2. Norway: Who is porridge left out for?
3. Kenya: What does Christmas dinner consist of?
4. Sweden: Who helps Santa?
5. Britain: Why do children throw letters in the fireplace?
6. Finland: What is a tradition before Santa comes?]
7. Ukraine: Who travels with Father Frost when he delivers gifts?
8. Italy: On the evening of the day after Christmas who visits and what does she do?
9. Austria: What does St. Nicholas reward good children with?
10. Australia: What is Santa’s sled pulled by?