1) What is a presepio in Italian homes? a) a special meal b) the letter that children burn c) a nativity scene d) an elf 2) Which country says "Happy Christmas" ? a) England b) Spain c) Poland d) Norway 3) What do children in Norway put out for the gnome, Nissa? a) shoes b) a bowl of porridge c) candles d) log-shaped cake 4) The Polish are not allowed to eat their Christmas Eve dinner until what happens? a) the gifts are wrapped b) someone rings a bell c) they go to church d) the first star appears 5) What do the Polish put under the tablecloth in memory of Jesus' birthplace? a) a bit of hay b) a bit of food c) a birthday card d) an ornament 6) Why do the Polish set out and extra place at the dinner table? a) in case a guest comes over b) in memory of Jesus Christ 7) What is the name of the angel who brings gifts to children's windows in Germany? a) Nissa b) le reveillon c) Wise Men d) Christkind 8) After writing letters to Father Christmas, children in England burn their letters in the fireplace. Why? a) to keep the family warm b) it's a secret c) the smoke finds its way to Father Christmas who 'reads' it 9) In which two countries do children leave their shoes out? a) Spain & the Netherlands b) Spain & the Philippines c) England & Finland d) Norway & Poland 10) Who fills the children's shoes in Spain? a) Santa Claus b) Nissa c) The three Wise Men d) Christkind 11) In Finland, what do children do before eating dinner? a) decorate the tree b) throw seeds and nuts on the ground c) make paper chains d) write notes to Father Christmas 12) On the 9 nights before Christmas there are candlelit parades in which country? a) Mexico b) the Philippines c) Finland d) France 13) Since it's always warm here, a Christmas decoration is a wreath of tropical flowers... a) Germany b) France c) England d) the Philippines 14) In which country do they have a grand feast at midnight? a) Norway b) Spain c) France d) The Netherlands 15) In which country do children hit a piñata on Christmas? a) Norway b) Mexico c) France d) Germany

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