Christmas Around the World

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  1. 1. In Canada peopl ehave a tradition called Belsnickeling where this person dresses up and goes door to door?
  2. 3. this is how you say happy or merry christmas in Germany
  3. 5. This famous Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving
  4. 7. In this country it is tradition to give an apple as a gift as a symbol of peace.
  5. 8. In Poland these creatures are symbols of prosperity and goodness at Christmas
  6. 11. In this country Santa Claus is both red and blue
  7. 14. In Russia who brings gifts to the children?
  8. 16. is a cultural holiday celebrated in the USA from December 26-January 1.
  9. 17. What country are poinsettias indigenous to?
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  1. 2. Christmas Eve in Spain is known as ____.
  2. 3. In Argentina what do people do at midnight on Christmas Eve?
  3. 4. in this country Christmas trees are made out of chicken feathers
  4. 6. In Haiti what do children leave under the tree for Tonton Nwel?
  5. 9. what do children in Brazil put by their window in hopes it will be exchanged for a gift?
  6. 10. What shape are the paper baskets children in Norway make to hang on the tree?
  7. 11. In the Philippines Christmas begins in this month.
  8. 12. in this country people decorate banana and mango trees instead of a christmas tree
  9. 13. Where is the birthplace of the Yule Log?
  10. 15. Which fast food chain provides Japan's traditional Christmas meal?