CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD

Do you want to learn more about Christmas around the world? Try this Treasure Hunt and have fun.

1. In India, what type of tree is decorated for Christmas?

2. What's Russian word for Christmas Eve? Where does it come from?

3. Mexicans celebrate Christmas with posadas. What is a posada?

4. In Rome, Italy, capitone is served on Christmas Eve. What is capitone?

5. In Venezuela people listen to aguinaldos. What are aguinaldos?

6. In Provence, France, people put santons in a crèche. What are santons and what is a crèche?

7. In Japan, people are visited by Hoteiosho. Who is he, and why is he special?

8. In Greece people have to protect themselves from Killantzaroi. What are Killantzaroi and how can you keep them away?

9. Germans call Christmas Eve Dickbauch. Why is Christmas Eve called Dickbauch?

10. In China, a very important person is named Dun Che Lao Ren. Who is it?

Use the following links and answer the questions.

Why Christmas?
Holiday traditions
Santa's Web