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