Christmas around the world

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Across
  1. 2. In Greece, children will sing what in the streets?
  2. 4. how many different ways do people in France say "Merry Christmas?"
  3. 5. Having a tree is a ____ tradition in Botswana.
  4. 6. The________is the Christmas flower in Mexico.
  5. 9. This county decorates boats and trees for Christmas.
  6. 12. This country calls Santa "Viejito Pascuero" (Old Man Christmas)[hint* Fr. Chase played soccer here]
  7. 14. Who brings the gifts in Slovakia?
  8. 16. How many dishes are served for a Slovakian Christmas dinner?
  9. 17. Who comes through the chimney at Christmas time in Greece?
Down
  1. 1. The largest Christan population in Isreal live in ________
  2. 3. How does Santa move around in India?
  3. 5. What is a nativity scene called in Mexico?
  4. 7. What unusual items are used to decorate a Christmas tree in Singapore?
  5. 8. Yule logs are sprinkled with _____ in France.
  6. 10. In France, a Nativity _____ is often used to help decorate the house.
  7. 11. _______is more likely to be celebrated in Irrael.
  8. 13. In Mexico people reflect the journey of Mary and Joseph by performing nine what?
  9. 15. burning In Southern India, Christians often put small ________ clay lamps on the flat roofs of their homes to show their neighbors that Jesus is the light of the world.