What is the Mexican Christmas tradition of Las Pastorelas?
People dress as Mary and Joseph and go from house to house asking if they can stay.
What do the Danish people hide in their Christmas dessert?
An almond.
In which country does Sinterklaas ride a horse?
The Netherlands (Holland)
The first nativity scene was displayed in 1223. In which country?
Italy
On which day does Saint Nicholas bring presents in Belgium?
December the 6th.
In Japan, who is Hoteiosho?
A god or priest
In which country did the tradition of the Christmas tree commence?
Germany.
Why did the tradition of hanging a stocking at the fireplace begin?
Apparently Santa accidently dropped some coins which got caught in a sock that was drying.
In the UK, what is the day after Christmas called?
Boxing Day.
Who do people honour on December the 13th in Sweden?
St Lucia
Where do Australians usually celebrate Christmas?
Outdoors/ the beach
What is a 'Buche de Noel'?
A cake
What do people exchange for Christmas in Canada? (2 things)
Cards and presents.
Christians in China call Santa: Dun Che Lao Ren. What does it mean?
Christmas old man.
Name some of the ingredients of Russia's Salad Olivier.
Meat, vegetables, potatoes and mayonaise.