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Christmas in Slovakia

English 10 Public

slovak christmas traditions

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How do Slovaks know Baby Jesus arrived?

Bell rings

Lights blink

Window opens

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What is a traditional Slovak Christmas dessert?

Bobalky

Strudel

Gingerbread

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Why is one seat left empty at the table?

For a guest

For gifts

For luck

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What do people do at midnight on Christmas Eve?

Sing carols

Open gifts

Go to Midnight Mass

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Why do people keep a carp scale in their wallet?

For health

For money luck

For love

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Why must no one leave the table during dinner?

To keep family united

To save food

To stay warm

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What does a nice apple star mean?

Bad luck

Health for the year

Wealth

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Why is a honey cross put on the forehead?

For wisdom

To be sweet/kind all year

For luck

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Why do they eat a garlic clove?

For good health

For tradition only

For energy

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What is eaten before dinner for harmony?

Cookies

Gingerbread

Wafers with honey

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