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Christmas in Slovakia

English 10 Public

slovak christmas traditions

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How do Slovaks know Baby Jesus arrived?

Window opens

Bell rings

Lights blink

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What is a traditional Slovak Christmas dessert?

Gingerbread

Strudel

Bobalky

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Why is one seat left empty at the table?

For luck

For a guest

For gifts

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What do people do at midnight on Christmas Eve?

Open gifts

Go to Midnight Mass

Sing carols

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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 save food

To stay warm

To keep family united

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What does a nice apple star mean?

Health for the year

Bad luck

Wealth

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Why is a honey cross put on the forehead?

For wisdom

For luck

To be sweet/kind all year

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Why do they eat a garlic clove?

For energy

For tradition only

For good health

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What is eaten before dinner for harmony?

Cookies

Wafers with honey

Gingerbread

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