Christmas traditions around the world
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Each country has its own unique way of celebrating the Christmas season. Test your knowledge about how Christmas is celebrated around the world and perhaps you’ll take some inspiration from some of these unique Christmas traditions along the way.
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You stick to the Christmas traditions that you know and don’t want to hear about that throwing food or sleeping on the ground nonsense.
Images: [ Travexura, Flickr, Raúl Hernández González, Chris Wall, Flickr, Wikimedia, Stefan Klauke, Neil Turner, Steve Guttman, Bob Jagendorf, fastfoodmenu]
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It’s hard to get excited for Christmas customs from another country, but why not try adding a new tradition to your celebrations this year! You might discover something you love!
Images: [ Travexura, Flickr, Raúl Hernández González, Chris Wall, Flickr, Wikimedia, Stefan Klauke, Neil Turner, Steve Guttman, Bob Jagendorf, fastfoodmenu]
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Joy to the world! You know a couple of Christmas traditions!
Images: [ Travexura, Flickr, Raúl Hernández González, Chris Wall, Flickr, Wikimedia, Stefan Klauke, Neil Turner, Steve Guttman, Bob Jagendorf, fastfoodmenu]
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Christmas is your favourite time of year and the traditions that come with it are a major bonus for you. When it comes to Christmas games and traditions you’re totally down for throwing food, hiding brooms and rollerskating to church.
Images: [ Travexura, Flickr, Raúl Hernández González, Chris Wall, Flickr, Wikimedia, Stefan Klauke, Neil Turner, Steve Guttman, Bob Jagendorf, fastfoodmenu]
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Question 1 of 10
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When you’re in Finland how will you be spending Christmas Eve?
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If you’re in Finland, you will probably spend Christmas Eve sleeping on the floor so that the dead can use your bed for the night.
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It’s sleeping on the floor. If you’re in Finland, you will probably spend Christmas Eve sleeping on the floor so that the dead can use your bed for the night.
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Question 2 of 10
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Besides Mary, Joseph and the shepherds, you’ll also see another figurine in a Catalan nativity scene, called the Caganer, but what is it?
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A caganer — or “pooper” — is a small figurine of a person squatting down with lowered pants (or raised skirt) to answer nature’s call. They have been around for centuries and can often be found hiding in a corner of a Nativity scene. He was thought to bring good luck and happiness to the family and his fecal droppings were a symbol of wealth and the promise of a productive new year.
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Sorry, it’s a pooping figurine. A caganer — or “pooper” — is a small figurine of a person squatting down with lowered pants (or raised skirt) to answer nature’s call. They have been around for centuries and can often be found hiding in a corner of a Nativity scene. He was thought to bring good luck and happiness to the family and his fecal droppings were a symbol of wealth and the promise of a productive new year.
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Question 3 of 10
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The pohutukawa tree is this country’s Christmas tree.
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It’s Summer in New Zealand when it is Christmas. The pohutukawa tree is in bloom at this time and grows on the North Island and has vibrant red blossoms. Therefore New Zealanders elected the pohutukawa as their Christmas tree.
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Sorry! It’s New Zealand. It’s Summer in New Zealand when it is Christmas. The pohutukawa tree is in bloom at this time and grows on the North Island and has vibrant red blossoms. Therefore New Zealanders elected the pohutukawa as their Christmas tree.
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Question 4 of 10
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What do they hide in Norway on Christmas Eve?Correct
Legend has it that witches and other spirits come out to play on Christmas Eve and are looking for brooms to fly away on. All the brooms and mops in the house must therefore be hidden before going to bed.
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Sorry! It’s brooms. Legend has it that witches and other spirits come out to play on Christmas Eve and are looking for brooms to fly away on. All the brooms and mops in the house must therefore be hidden before going to bed.
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Question 5 of 10
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This country is accredited with exporting the Santa Claus legend to the United States.
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Dutch settlers brought the tradition of Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas) to New Amsterdam (New York) along with giving gifts to children in the 18th century. The name Santa Claus evolved from the Dutch name Sinterklaas.
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Sorry! It’s the Netherlands! Dutch settlers brought the tradition of Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas) to New Amsterdam (New York) along with giving gifts to children in the 18th century. The name Santa Claus evolved from the Dutch name Sinterklaas.
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Question 6 of 10
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In which country is the Krampus a child’s Christmas nightmare?
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Children who have been naughty should watch out on December 5, the eve of Saint Nicholas day. Krampus, a hairy, demonic, horned creature is Santa’s dark counterpart. While Santa gives gifts to the children who have been good, the Krampus chases after naughty kids with whips. Today Krampus-runs are organised in several cities all over Austria, where during the night people dressed as demons run through the streets wearing terrifying masks and frighten everyone.
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Sorry! It’s Austria. Children who have been naughty should watch out on December 5, the eve of Saint Nicholas day. Krampus, a hairy, demonic, horned creature is Santa’s dark counterpart. While Santa gives gifts to the children who have been good, the Krampus chases after naughty kids with whips. Today Krampus-runs are organised in several cities all over Austria, where during the night people dressed as demons run through the streets wearing terrifying masks and frighten everyone.
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Question 7 of 10
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What do the Slovakians throw before they start eating their Christmas dinner?Correct
On Christmas Eve before the family starts eating their dinner, the head of the family takes a small amount of Loksa (a mixture of water, bread, and poppy seed) and throws it up at the ceiling. Apparently, the more mixture that sticks to the ceiling, the better the crops will grow the following year.
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Sorry! It’s food. On Christmas Eve before the family starts eating their dinner, the head of the family takes a small amount of Loksa (a mixture of water, bread, and poppy seed) and throws it up at the ceiling. Apparently, the more mixture that sticks to the ceiling, the better the crops will grow the following year.
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Question 8 of 10
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How do people in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, attend Christmas Mass?
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In Caracas, roads are closed off so that the locals can rollerskate to morning mass; the origins of this tradition are unknown.
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Sorry! It’s on rollerskates! In Caracas, roads are closed off so that the locals can rollerskate to morning mass; the origins of this tradition are unknown.
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Question 9 of 10
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In this country, they sweep the house before Christmas to get rid of bad luck.
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Each neighbourhood will create a pile of swept up dirt. They will then place an effigy of the devil on top of it and set it alight.
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Sorry! It’s Guatemala. Each neighbourhood will create a pile of swept up dirt. They will then place an effigy of the devil on top of it and set it alight.
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Question 10 of 10
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Which American fast food restaurant has become so popular in Japan at Christmas that you have to make reservations to get your order?
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While Christmas isn’t a national holiday in Japan, KFC is the place to go on Christmas day. Every year, KFC restaurants start putting up order sheets in early December to deal with the huge demand. Having KFC for Christmas became popular thanks to the successful “Kurisumasu ni wa kentakkii!” (Kentucky for Christmas!) marketing campaign in 1974.
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Sorry! It’s KFC. While Christmas isn’t a national holiday in Japan, KFC is the place to go on Christmas day. Every year, KFC restaurants start putting up order sheets in early December to deal with the huge demand. Having KFC for Christmas became popular thanks to the successful “Kurisumasu ni wa kentakkii!” (Kentucky for Christmas!) marketing campaign in 1974.
