CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD


Internet-Based Scavenger Hunt # 2

Instructions

Use the Internet resources listed below to track down some holiday traditions in countries around the world. Each link is used once to answer one question.

Note: Clicking on the Internet Links listed on this page will open a new browser window. Once you have found the answer to your question, just close that window and you'll return to this page so you can read the next question and find the link to the next resource.

 

Questions

  1. What is the shape of the popular buche de Noel cake made in France at Christmas time?
    Internet Resource:     Christmas in France

  2. What is the most popular Christmas decoration in China?
    Internet Resource:     Christmas in China

  3. Why are candles placed in the windows of Irish homes on Christmas Eve?
    Internet Resource:     Christmas in Ireland

  4. In Portugal, what is done during the feast called Consoda?
    Internet Resource:     Christmas in Portugal

  5. In Germany, the three Thursdays before Christmas are known as Knocking Nights. What do children do on those nights?
    Internet Resource:     Christmas in Germany

  6. Most Christmas treats in Italy contain what?
    Internet Resource:     Christmas in Italy

  7. People in the Czech Republic believe that Christmas Eve has a certain magic. What is it?
    Internet Resource:     Christmas in the Czech Republic

  8. In the Ukraine, who travels with Father Frost when he delivers gifts?
    Internet Resource:     Christmas in the Ukraine

  9. In Austria, a bell is rung after Christmas Eve dinner to signal the opening of a locked door. What are children permitted to see for the first time behind the locked door?
    Internet Resource:     Austria Holiday Traditions

  10. When people go to church on Christmas Eve in Egypt, what do they wear?
    Internet Resource:     Egyptian Christmas

  11. In Germany, where do children leave their letters for Christkind, who delivers gifts?
    Internet Resource:     German Christmas

  12. In addition to Christmas trees, what other items are used to decorate churches in Kenya for Christmas?
    Internet Resource:     Christmas Traditions in Kenya

  13. What foods do families in Switzerland share after the traditional midnight mass?
    Internet Resource:     Swiss Christmas

  14. What do children do with their shoes in Spain on January 5?
    Internet Resource:     Spanish Christmas Traditions

  15. In Hungary, Christmas is celebrated twice. What are the dates for these celebrations?
    Internet Resource:     Christmas in Hungary

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