Christmas Around The World Trivia www.aurora.ca/christmasmarket Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas Tree? Canada Iceland Germany Spain Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas Tree? Germany Which country did Eggnog come from? Russia England France Norway Which country did Eggnog come from? England How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish? Feliz Navidad Joyeux Noel Buon Natale Merry Christmas How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish? Feliz Navidad In Ireland, What do children leave out for Santa? Cookies & Milk Biscuits & Tea Mince Pies & Guinness Fruit & Coffee In Ireland, What do children leave out for Santa? Mince Pies & Guinness What Day is Christmas Celebrated in Russia? December 7 December 25 January 25 January 7 What Day is Christmas Celebrated in Russia? January 7 In which country can you find Bethlehem? Italy Israel Palestinian Authority Turkey In which country can you find Bethlehem? Palestinian Authority In which Country is it tradition to swim in the sea on Christmas morning? Ireland Armenia Canada Australia In which Country is it tradition to swim in the sea on Christmas morning? Ireland In Ukraine, small ornaments in the shape of a __ are traditionally put on the Christmas tree. Pickle Star Spider Reindeer In Ukraine, small ornaments in the shape of a __ are traditionally put on the Christmas tree. Spider Where did the Christmas Candy can originate? Switzerland Poland England Germany Where did the Christmas Candy can originate? Germany In this Country, Christmas Trees need to be imported, because no trees grow in the area. Sweden Denmark Canada Mexico In this Country, Christmas Trees need to be imported, because no trees grow in the area. Denmark On Christmas Eve, Italian families participate in what kind of feast? The feast of six meatballs The feast of meatballs The feast of seven fishes The feast of eight veals On Christmas Eve, Italian families participate in what kind of feast? The feast of seven fishes In Sweden, a giant straw goat is created as a decoration, what is that goat called? Billy Claus Jolly Goat Festive Goat Yule Goat In Sweden, a giant straw goat is created as a decoration, what is that goat called? Yule Goat If you live in Finland, what do you hope to find in your porridge on Christmas Morning? An Almond A Peanut A Yule Log A Bay Leaf If you live in Finland, what do you hope to find in your porridge on Christmas Morning? An Almond Who delivers presents to children in Iceland? Santa Reindeer Yule Lads Elves Who delivers presents to children in Iceland? Yule Lads What day of the year do children in Holland receive presents? December 5 December 15 December 25 January 7 What day of the year do children in Holland receive presents? December 5 What do families in Finland traditionally do on Christmas Eve to prepare for Santa’s Arrival? Wash their walls Take down the tree Sit in a sauna Put up a nativity scene What do families in Finland traditionally do on Christmas Eve to prepare for Santa’s Arrival? Sit in a sauna One way Mexicans celebrate Christmas is to break apart a __ filled with candy and coins. Poinsettia Christmas Cracker Piñata Gift One way Mexicans celebrate Christmas is to break apart a __ filled with candy and coins. Piñata Be sure to check out the other Christmas Market Virtual Activities.