Holidays Around The World

In Australia, what holiday do people celebrate on December 25th, even though it’s summer?

• Easter

• Christmas Day

• New Years Day

• Halloween

In France, what do children hang up to receive gifts from Père Noël on Christmas Eve?

• shoes

• stockings

• hats

• socks

In India, during December, many people celebrate which special holiday known as the "Festival of Lights"?

• Diwali

• Christmas

• Eid

• Hanukkah

In Italy, how do people celebrate Christmas on December 25th?

• By eating a big meal with family

• By trick-or-treating

• By having a parade

• By lighting fireworks

In Mexico, what is the special Christmas tradition called where families reenact Mary and Joseph's search for a place to stay?

• La Feria de Abril
• El Día de los Muertos
• Las Posadas
• La Nochebuena

In Israel, which holiday is celebrated in December with the lighting of candles for 8 days?

• Yom Kippur
• Sukkot
• Passover
• Hanukkah

In Australia, what is a fun tradition people do for Christmas since it’s summer?

• Barbecues and beach gatherings
• Christmas tree decorating contests
• Indoor snowball fights
• Skiing in the mountains

In France, what sweet treat is often served at Christmas time, especially during the holiday season?

• Yule Log

• Macarons
• Tarte Tatin
• Crêpes Suzette

In India, which holiday is celebrated in December and is a joyful time?

• Holi
• Eid
• Christmas
• Diwali

In Italy, which special event takes place in December, where children believe La Befana (a kind witch) brings gifts to them on January 6th?

• The Feast of St. Nicholas on December 6th
• Santa Claus visiting on December 25th
• La Befana and the celebration of Epiphany on January 6th.
• New Year's Eve celebrations in Rome