Holiday Traditions around the World

Question 1

What is a Mexican Posadas procession?

Accepted Answer

A procession of people stopping at several houses.

Question 2

Sweden-What does the yule goat do?

Accepted Answer

He guards the Christmas tree.

Question 3

If you could go to two countries to celebrate the Holidays, where would you go?

Accepted Answer

Japan and England, Mexico and France, Sweden and India, Australia and Germany

Question 4

Did you enjoy learning about Holiday traditions around the world?

Accepted Answer

Yes, No

Question 5

What do many french children do on the night of December 5th?

Accepted Answer

Put their shoes out by the fireplace for gifts...

Question 6

Australia- what two events are the girls excited about?

Accepted Answer

Christmas and the end of the school year.

Question 7

Who is Hoteiosho?

Accepted Answer

He is a figure who gives gifts to children.

Question 8

What do German parents hide in their Christmas tree on Christmas Eve?

Accepted Answer

A glass pickle

Question 9

Germany-Who is Fred writing to in the play?

Accepted Answer

baby Jesus

Question 10

FRANCE-Who is Pere Noel?

Accepted Answer

He is like Santa Claus.

Question 11

What did Lucia wear on her head?

Accepted Answer

She wore a wreath of candles to light the way in the dark.

Question 12

Foods eaten in Mexico during the Holiday season are:

Accepted Answer

Tamales, buenrelos, pan dulce

Question 13

Is Christmas a religious holiday in Japan?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 14

What do kids in the United States want on Christmas morning?

Accepted Answer

Tons of presents, Toys, candy, clothing, Money

Question 15

What types of food did she carry to people in hiding?

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Question 16

Australia

Accepted Answer

A barbecue at the grandparents house and then the beach.

Question 17

What is Aniji's father doing in the play?

Accepted Answer

He is hanging a large paper star.

Question 18

When do children in Mexico receive gifts?

Accepted Answer

January 6

Question 19

Name two popular Christmas gifts given in Japan.

Accepted Answer

Teddy Bears & Flowers, Jewerly

Question 20

Why is it important to take a nap in India during the holiday season?

Accepted Answer

Because it is an Indian Tradition to go to midnight mass.

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