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- 2. This european dessert is soaked in spirits and served in celebration of Christmas.
- 3. In Mexico, Merry Christmas is exclaimed this way.
- 7. The United Kingdom uses this greenery to ward off evil spirits and celebrate new growth.
- 9. This flowering winter plant is originally from Mexico.
- 10. This festival is celebrated every year in Hong Kong and is famous for its New Year's countdown.
- 13. Part of an American Christmas Tale, this is the 9th animal to pull Santa's sleigh.
- 14. Originated in Germany, these are hung on a Christmas tree for decoration.
- 15. In the Netherlands, children leave a shoe out in hopes to receive sweets or small presents from this man during the night.
- 16. A strange modern Christmas tradition that requires hanging this last on the tree and the first child to find it gets an extra present.
- 18. In France, Merry Christmas is exclaimed this way.
- 19. this bird is a common symbol of Christmas and brings good luck throughout the year.
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- 1. Originated in Germany, this was made to look like a Shepard's crook.
- 4. Germans eat one treat each day to help countdown this time leading up to Christmas Day.
- 5. The Star of Bethlehem led the Biblical Magi to the birth of Jesus, commonly depicted as this scene.
- 6. In the United Kingdom, this is the holiday celebrated on the day after Christmas.
- 7. Hark! These sing glory to the new born king!
- 8. In the United States they use these to illuminate their homes during the holidays.
- 11. In Italy, children hang this by the fireplace for Befana, an old lady, to fill with presents.
- 12. Pulled by one horse, this jingles all the way.
- 17. Typically topped with a star, this type of fir is decorated in American homes at Christmas.