Christmas Around the World: How Much Do You Know?

 

 

Which country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition?

In which country is it a tradition to swim in the sea on Christmas morning?

Where is the poinsettia originally from?

Which country had an advertising campaign in the 1970s that made eating at KFC around Christmas a national custom?

On Christmas morning, parts of this country close the streets so hundreds of people can roller skate to mass.

On Christmas Day, people from this country are known to chow down on the deep-fried caterpillars of the Emperor Moth.

Which city is considered the birthplace of Jesus?

In the Ukraine, small ornaments in the shape of a ___________ are traditionally a part of the Christmas tree decorations.

Where did the Christmas candy cane originate?

In Italian folklore, __________ is an old woman who delivers gifts to children throughout Italy on Epiphany Eve.

In this country, it is said that if you throw a shoe over your shoulder on Christmas day and the toe points towards the door, you will be married soon.

Only a small percentage of people in this country celebrate Christmas, but those who do often give out 'Christmas Apples'.

In __________, The Running of the Santas is a tradition. People dress up as Santas and go for a run. It's usually followed by a huge party.

In this country, Christmas trees have to be imported, because no trees grow in the area.

This country's primary postal operator receives and replies to millions of letters addressed to Santa Claus each year, with a special dedicated postal code, H0H 0H0.

In most parts of this country, it gets dark so early that it has become a traditional to go cemeteries and visit the graves of family members.

It's a tradition for children to leave out mince pies and Sherry for Father Christmas in this country.

Which of these countries does NOT celebrate Christmas on January 7th?