What do children do on January 5th to receive sweets and small gifts from La Befana?
They light candles in the window.
They hang stockings for the friendly witch La Befana.
They leave food outside for animals.
They sing songs in the town square.
Who is Krampus in the Christmas tradition?
A scary companion of St. Nicholas who visits naughty childre
A magician who brings sweets to good children.
A snowman who helps St. Nicholas deliver presents.
A friendly elf who gives gifts to all children.
Why do many people in Japan eat fried chicken on Christmas?
It is an old Japanese holiday tradition.
A 1970s marketing campaign made the tradition popular.
It is required by the government during Christmas.
It is the only food available in winter.
Why do families in Australia often have barbecues and spend time at the beach in December?
Because it is too cold to stay indoors.
Because restaurants are closed in December.
Because barbecues are a traditional winter activity.
Because it is summer during December in Australia.
What do the Yule Lads leave in children’s shoes?
Only toys, no matter how children behave.
Only scary surprises, no matter how children behave.
Treats or surprises, depending on the child’s behavior.
Money for good children only.
What is a common Christmas gift in South Korea?
Shoes
Decorative envelopes with money
Toys and sweets
Fried chicken
What does the Norwegian Christmas tradition represent?
Santa Claus delivering presents
The birth of St. Nicholas
Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter
The visit of the Yule Lads
What is special about the Christmas Eve meal in Poland?
It is meat-free and has 12 dishes symbolising the apostles.
Families eat only desserts and sweets.
The meal is always eaten outdoors.
It has 12 meat dishes for each month of the year.
Why do many South Africans have outdoor picnics or barbecues at Christmas?
Because Christmas is celebrated at the beach only
Because indoor restaurants are closed
Because it is very cold in December
Because it is warm in December
What is the tradition of hanging mistletoe during the holidays?
People hang lights on it to celebrate.
People eat a special meal under it.
People give gifts to children under it.
People share a kiss underneath it.
What do families do during Advent, four weeks before Christmas?
They decorate the Christmas tree with gifts.
They have outdoor picnics and barbecues.
They light candles on an Advent wreath and open daily Advent
They hang stockings for Santa Claus.
What is special about the Christmas Eve feast called Le Réveillon?
It is eaten outdoors at the beach.
It features fancy foods like foie gras, oysters, roast meats
It only includes simple sandwiches and soup.
It is a vegetarian meal with 12 dishes.
