Name: Web Quest Christmas Around The World
1. What kind of trees are decorated at Christmas time in India? Internet Resource: Christmas in India http://whychristmas.com/cultures/india.shtml
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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? Internet Resource: Christmas in Greece http://www.gogreece.com/learn/christmas.htm
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3. In Holland, what do children leave in their shoes as a gift for Sinterklaas's horse? Internet Resource: Christmas in Holland http://whychristmas.com/cultures/holland.shtml
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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? Internet Resource: Christmas in Latvia http://whychristmas.com/cultures/latvia.shtml
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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? Internet Resource: Christmas in Greenland http://whychristmas.com/cultures/greenland.shtml
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6. In Sweden Christmas celebrations begin on St. Lucia's Day. What is the date of this special day? Internet Resource: Christmas in Sweden http://whychristmas.com/cultures/sweden.shtml
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7. What is often the traditional Christmas Day meal in Japan? Internet Resource: Christmas in Japan http://whychristmas.com/cultures/japan.shtml
Answer: 8. What is the traditional Christmas greeting in Pakistan? Internet Resource: Christmas in Pakistan http://whychristmas.com/cultures/pakistan.shtml
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9. What is the date of Christmas Day in Serbia? (Hint: It's not December 25!) Internet Resource: Christmas in Serbia http://whychristmas.com/cultures/serbia.shtml
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10. What day is Russian Christmas? Internet Resource: Christmas in Russia http://whychristmas.com/cultures/russia.shtml
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11. What is Santa Claus called in Madagascar? Internet Resource: Christmas in Madagascar http://whychristmas.com/cultures/madagascar.shtml
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12. What is the Christmas tradition of the roraty in Poland? Internet Resource: Christmas in Poland http://whychristmas.com/cultures/poland.shtml
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13. What is the main holiday decoration in most Mexican homes? Internet Resource: Mexican Christmas Traditions http://www.mexconnect.com/mex_/christmas.html
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14. What is the shape of the popular buche de Noel cake made in France at Christmas time? Internet Resource: Christmas in France http://www.the-north-pole.com/around/france.html
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15. What are the most popular Christmas tree decorations in China? Internet Resource: Christmas in China http://www.the-north-pole.com/around/china.html
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16. Why are candles placed in the windows of Irish homes on Christmas Eve? Internet Resource: Christmas in Ireland http://www.christmasarchives.com/ireland.html
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17. According to tradition in Belgium, how does St. Nicholas travel from house to house delivering gifts to children? Internet Resource: Christmas in Belgium http://www.stnicholascenter.org/Brix?pageID=81
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18. Who brings gifts for good children in Italy? Internet Resource: Christmas in Italy http://www.the-north-pole.com/around/italy.html
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19. What do people in Costa Rica use to decorate their homes for Christmas? Internet Resource: Christmas in Costa Rica http://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/costa_rica.shtml
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20. In addition to musical instruments, what do Greek children sometimes carry when they go caroling? Internet Resource: Christmas in Greece http://whychristmas.com/cultures/greece.shtml
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21. Why does the country of Norway give a big Christmas tree to the United Kingdom each year?
Internet Resource: Christmas in Norway http://whychristmas.com/cultures/norway.shtml
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22. In the Czech Republic, who travels with Saint Nick when he visits the children? Internet Resource: Christmas in the Czech Republic http://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/czechrep.shtml Answer:
23. What do children do with their shoes in Spain on January 5? Internet Resource: Spanish Christmas Traditions http://www.californiamall.com/holidaytraditions/traditions-spain.htm
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24. In Hungary, Christmas is celebrated twice. What are the dates for these celebrations? Internet Resource: Christmas in Hungary http://www.zuzu.org/hung.html
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25. What are the names of Santa’s reindeer?
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26. What was the first live Christmas song played on the radio?
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