Christmas Around the World

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What day do Christmas celebrations start in France?

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Dec 6th

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In what country do many families exchange gifts on January 6th, the day of Epiphany?

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Italy

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In what country do children place their shoes on the windowsill for Juletide Lads to fill with treats?

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Iceland

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In what country do children stop receiving gifts once they no longer believe in Santa? Options: Japan, China, Taiwan, Vietnam

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Japan

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What do families hide on Christmas Eve to prevent witches and evil spirits from stealing it according to Norwegian folktales?

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brooms

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In what country do families gather on Christmas Eve to eat a 12-course meal called Wigilia once they see the first star in the sky?

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Poland

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In what country do children go house to house on Christmas Eve to sing carols in exchange for treats?

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Greece

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In what country is it tradition in the weeks leading up to Christmas to join in on picnics and sing carols at the beach? Options: Guatemala, Cuba, Greenland, Australia

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Australia

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In what country do children put out their shoes in front of the chimney for Pere Noel to leave them candy?

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France

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In what country do unmarried women throw shoes over their shoulders toward the door to see if marriage is coming in the New Year?

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Czech Republic