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Pop Quiz: All About Christmas Customs Around the World

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1.

In Belgium, St. Nicholas pays how many visits to each house?

One
Two
Four

2.

Brazilians celebrate Christmas partly by

baking cakes made from corn flour
giving candles to the poor
enjoying the balmy weather outdoors

3.

Christians in China call Santa Claus Dun Che Lao Ren, which means

Christmas Old Man
Winter Festival Spirit
Firecracker-Red Suit

4.

Which country is home to the killantzaroi, goblins that appear only during the 12-day period between Christmas and Epiphany?

the Netherlands
Greece
Jamaica

5.

In Mexico, the pastorelas are

reenactments of Mary and Joseph's search for an inn
festive garlands made from poinsettia vines
a type of meat pie made with lamb, tomatoes, and chilis

6.

In Israel, special celebrations are held at the site of Jesus's birth. In which town or city do these celebrations take place?

Nazareth
Jerusalem
Bethlehem

7.

The first nativity scene was displayed in 1223 by St. Francis of Assisi in which country?

Italy
England
France

8.

In Syria, Christian children receive their gifts from whom?

the Christmas genie
St. Catherine
a camel

9.

In which country is a Yule log-shaped cake called a "Bûche de Noel" traditionally served?

France
Spain
Barbados