Monday, December 16, 2013

HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD WEBHUNT

 
 CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO FIND THE ANSWERS TO THE CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD QUESTIONS.
1. In Belgian, children wait for St. Nicholas to arrive.
They believe he arrives on a ______________.

2. What day do Christmas traditions begin in Germany?__________________
This is called ____________________.

3. What are Christmas Crackers in Great Britain?
____________________________________________________
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4. When do Children in Italy hang their stockings?
______________________
What is the name of this
day?
___________________________

5. What is the beautiful red, star shaped flower?
________________
Read the legend which originated in Mexico.

6. When does Kwanzaa begin?
____________________
How long does it last?______________
What are the colors of the candles?____________________________________________

7. What does “Tomte” do for families throughout the
year in Sweden?
___________________________________________________
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 http://www.californiamall.com/holidaytraditions/traditions-sweden.htm

8. What is Hannukah sometimes called ______________.

9. In the past, Advent was used to teach Swiss children the virtue of__________________.

10. What are Pierniki in Poland?
____________________________________________________
What are Pajaki?
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JUST FOR FUN
11. Visit the North Pole.
12. Christmas Sudoku
13. Christmas Online Games
14. Build a snowman