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1.What kind of trees are decorated at Christmas time in India?
A: They decorate the main room with a mango tree or banana plant.
2.Christmas trees are not commonly used in Greece. What is the main symbol of the season in most Greek homes?
A: In almost every house though- the main symbol of the season is a shallow wooden bowl with a piece of wire is suspended across the rim; from that hangs a sprig of basil wrapped around a wooden cross.
3.In the Netherlands, what do children leave in their shoes as a gift for Sinterklaas's horse?
A: Because the children receive present and candies in their shoes.
4.In the 1970's an old Christmas tradition was revived in Estonia. What was it?
A: Their tradition of Christmas is making special Christmas crowns.
5.In rural areas of Jamaica, holiday celebrations include a ___________________, a form of parade and festivities brought from Africa.
A: Their holiday celebrations include a Jonkanoo celebration.
6.On what date does Christmas end in Sweden?
A: Their Christmas finally ends on January 13.
7.What is one of the most popular Christmas tree ornaments in Japan?
A: The trees are decorated with small toys, dolls, paper ornaments, gold paper fans and lanterns, and wind chimes.
8.How do Venezuelans in the capital city of Caracas get to church services on Christmas Eve?
A: Venezuelans attend a daily early morning church service between December 16th and 24th called Misa de Aguinaldo.
9.What do Romanian children often do on Christmas night?
A: It is traditional, in Romania, for children to travel from house to house on Christmas night singing carols and reciting poetry.
10.What is the name of the special porridge eaten at Christmas Eve dinner in many homes in Russia?
A: 10. The most important ingredient is a special porridge called kutya.
11.In Luxembourg, "Kleeschen" is another name for __________ who comes from the heavens to reward children who have been good.
A: 11. "Kleeschen" is another name for St. Nicholas who comes from the heavens to reward children who have been good.
12.On what day during the holiday season are gifts traditionally exchanged in Slovakia?
A: 12. 6th December is the traditional day for Slovaks for exchanging gifts.
13.Why are there 13 days of Christmas in Iceland rather than 12?
A: 13. A person named Jólasveinar start to arrive in town. One a day (thirteen days before Christmas Eve) the last one arriving that morning. They leave little presents for the children in shoes that the children have put on the windowsill the night before.
14.What kind of fruit is often found in the stockings of children who live in the Canadian Prairies?
A: 14.The fruit is often found in the stockings of children who live in the Canadian are Prairies Japanese mandarin oranges.
15.What is the main holiday decoration in most Mexican homes?
A: 15. In most Mexican homes the principal holiday adornment is el Nacimiento (Nativity scene).
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