Christmas Traditions Around the World

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1. What kinds of trees are decorated at Christmas time in India?

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Find one more interesting fact about Christmas in India.

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2. Christmas trees are not commonly used in Greece. What is the main symbol of the season in most Greek homes?

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Find one more interesting fact about Christmas in Greece.

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3. In The Netherlands, what do children leave in their shoes as a gift for Sinterklaas's horse?

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Find one more interesting fact about Christmas in Holland.

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4. Latvians claim to be the first to use Christmas trees. In what year was the first documented use of a Christmas tree in Latvia?

______Find one more interesting fact about Christmas in Latvia.

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5. Mattak, a special delicacy, is eaten in Greenland at Christmas. What is mattak made from and what do people say it tastes like? ______Find one more interesting fact about Christmas in Greenland.

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6. In Sweden Christmas celebrations begin on St. Lucia's Day. What is the date of this special day?

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Find one more interesting fact about Christmas in Sweden.

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7. What is often the traditional Christmas Day meal in Japan?

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Find one more interesting fact about Christmas in Japan.

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8. What is the traditional Christmas greeting in Pakistan?

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9. What is the date of Christmas Day in Serbia? (Hint: It's not December 25!)

______Find one more interesting fact about Christmas in Serbia.

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10. A Russian tradition is to ___?___ on Christmas Even until the first star has appeared in the sky.

______Find one more interesting fact about Christmas in Russia. ______

11. What is Santa Claus called in Madagascar?

______Find one more interesting fact about Christmas in Madagascar.

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12. What is the Christmas tradition of the roraty in Poland?

______Find one more interesting fact about Christmas in Poland.

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13. In Iceland, people celebrate 13 days of Christmas beginning on ______and ending on ______. Find one more interesting fact about Christmas in Iceland.

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14. What is the main holiday decoration in most Mexican homes?

______Find one more interesting fact about Christmas in Mexico.

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