Xmasquiz
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Mexico celebrates posadas, reenactments of Mary and Joseph seeking shelter, around Christmas. Bethlehem in Israel is believed to be the birthplace of Jesus. Greeks eat christopsomo, a sweet bread, during the holidays. King Wenceslas was a real king of Bohemia, now part of the Czech Republic. Icelandic Christmas goblins called jólasveinar deliver gifts on the thirteen nights before Christmas. Jonkunnu dancers perform in South Africa during the Christmas season. The giant Christmas tree in New York City's Rockefeller Center represents a tradition from Germany. Norway celebrates St. Lucia Day on December 13th. The Dutch children receive presents from Sinterklaas on December 6th.
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Xmasquiz
- 1. Begin Christmas Around the World
- 2. Which country has posadas at Christmas? Mexico Israel France NEXT
- 3. This is supposed to be the spot where Jesus was born. In which country is it? Greece Egypt Israel NEXT
- 4. Where is Christpsomo eaten at Christmas time? England Greece Italy NEXT
- 5. “ Good King Wenceslas” was a real king. In which country? Czechoslovakia Poland Russia NEXT
- 6. In which country do Jola Sveinar or “Christmas Goblins” deliver presents? Iceland Sweden Finland NEXT
- 7. Where will you find these Jonkunnu dancers at Christmas? South Africa Jamaica Peru NEXT
- 8. This Christmas Tree can be seen at the Rockfeller Centre in NYC. In which country? Scotland Mexico USA NEXT
- 9. In which country is St. Lucia’s Day celebrated on 13 th December? Sweden Denmark Norway NEXT
- 10. St. Nicholas delivers presents to Dutch children on 6 th December. In which country? Ireland France Holland NEXT
- 11. In which country do they have the Christmas tradition of the creche and santons ? Spain France Austria NEXT
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