LessonUp's Big Around the World Quiz

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Introduction

A quiz for primary aged students which uncovers some of the wonderful Christmas traditions which are celebrated around the world.

Instructions

Challenge yourself with LessonUp's Big Around the World Quiz. Take a trip around the world and uncover some of the wonderful traditions which are celebrated by families across the world.

Maybe you'll find some Christmas surprises along the way!

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LessonUp's Big 

Around the World Quiz

Weihnachten in Deutschland

When are Christmas gifts received

 and opened in Germany?

1. December 25th
2. December 26th
3. December 24th
4. January 6th

According to German children, 

who travels with Santa to help deliver toys?

1. Elves
2. Monsters
3. Fairies
4. Krampus

How does the Krampus help Santa?

What happens on 5th December?

1. Children's shoes are filled with sweets
2. Children perform their nativity play
3. Children leave their lists for Santa
4. Children help to decorate their tree

Match the German festive food to its name.

Marzipan

Stollen

Lebkuchen

Bratapfel

Zimsterne

Pakjesavond in Nederland

In The Netherlands, there are two special times:

Pakjesavond celebrates St Nicholas' birthday and is the traditional present giving day.

Kerstmis celebrates the birth of Jesus 

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For our quiz, we will look at Pakjesavond, which is the traditional present giving time for Dutch children. 

it is also the time when Sinterklaas comes to visit.

Where does Sinterklaas travel from?

1. Spain
2. Lapland
3. Greenland
4. England

Yes, that's right. Dutch children learn that Sinterklaas travels to the Netherlands from Spain on a steamboat every year, choosing a different town to visit first.

Does Sinterklaas have reindeer?

1. Yes
2. No

No, in the Netherlands, Sinterklaas does not ride in a sleigh with his reindeer

What does Sinterklaas ride?

When do Dutch children receive their presents?

1. December 25th
2. December 6th
3. December 24th
4. January 6th

This is called  "Sinterklaasavond" (Sinterklaas evening) or "Pakjesavond" (Parcel Evening) and is separate from the Christmas celebrations on 25th December, where no presents are exchanged.

Jul i Sverige

Christmas in Norway

In Norway, children dress up in costumes and go door-to-door during Christmas. What is this festive tradition called?

1. Julebrus
2. Julegave
3. Julebukking
4. Jule

https://kids.kiddle.co/Julebukking

In Norway, Santa Claus has a helper with a unique name. What is the name of Santa's helper in Norwegian Christmas folklore?

1. Bjørn
2. Nisse
3. Erik
4. Juletomten

Norwegian families like to eat which pudding at Christmas time?

1. Christmas pudding
2. Icecream
3. Cheesecake
4. Rice Pudding

Risengrynsgrøt is the traditional dessert in Norwegian households at Christmas. it contains a little cinnamon, sugar and butter to make it extra special.

In some parts of Norway, people participate in a candlelit procession called "Lysfest." What does "Lysfest" mean in English?

For further information on Light Festivals in Norway, take a look at the website.

https://www.visitnorway.com/things-to-do/whats-on/festivals/light-festivals/

navidad en mexico

What is the main Christmas decoration used in Mexico?

1. Christmas tree
2. Menorah
3. wreath
4. Piñatas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqKcgMSRNnQ

A clip which explains even more about the Mexican pinata tradition.

What is the name of the traditional Mexican Christmas drink made from hot chocolate and spices?

1. Ponche
2. Eggnog
3. Hot toddy
4. Peppermint Mocha

Ponche is the traditional Mexican drink which is served at Christmas time.

Which flower is often used for Christmas decorations in Mexico?

1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 

The poinsettia is traditionally used to decorate Mexican houses.

Who brings gifts for the children in Mexico?

Різдво в Україні

Christmas in Ukraine

In Ukraine, it is traditional to celebrate Christmas on which date?

1. December 24th
2. December 25th
3. December 5th
4. January 7th

In 2022, President Zelensky moved Christmas Day from 7th January to 25th Devcember,

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66341617

What do Ukrainian families 

decorate their trees with?

1. baubles
2. spider webs
3. gingerbread
4. tinsel

Ukranian families decorate their trees with spider webs.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legend_of_the_Christmas_Spider

Who visits Ukrainian children 

to deliver their toys?

1. Santa Claus
2. St Nicholas
3. Father Frost
4. Jack Frost

Father Frost (Ded Moroz) is the traditional figure who visits children to deliver their toys.

Here are a few facts:

Ded Moroz or Grandfather Frost is a Russian counterpart of Santa Claus. Both bring presents and are much expected by the kids but there're a few things that make them different.

1. Ded Moroz is much taller than Santa Claus.

2. Ded Moroz has a long beard, Santa often cuts his beard short.

3. Santa's coat is always red, while Ded Moroz can wear red, blue or even white coat.

4. Ded Moroz is dressed much warmer than Santa. He has a warm fur-coat and fur-hat, mittens and felt boots while Santa wears a night cap with a bob, short jacket, gloves and black boots.

5. Ded Moroz holds a staff in his hands. It helps him to walk across snowdrifts.

6. Santa Claus often wears glasses, while Ded Moroz has good eyes despite his age.

7. Ded Moroz is usually accompanied by his granddaughter Snegurochka or Snow Maiden. Santa Claus is known to have a wife but nobody heard of his granddaughter.

8. Ded Moroz walks on foot or travels by Russian Troika (a sleigh hauled by 3 horses), Santa Claus travels by air on a sleigh pulled by reindeers.

9. Ded Moroz walks into a house through a front door, Santa comes through a chimney.

10. Ded Moroz puts presents under a Christmas tree but not inside somebody's sock

Match the Christmas Phrase to the Flag:

Frohe Weihnachten und ein glückliches Neues Jahr

Vrolijk Kerstfeest en een Gelukkig Nieuwjaar

God jul og godt nyttår

Feliz navidad y próspero año nuevo

Веселого Різдва та щасливого Нового Року

Click on 'start drag and drop' and on 'show question'. Participants can use their device to drag the blue parts to the round boxes to put the text in the correct order.

Please note: players must also click 'done'.

Under 'show students' you can see whether everyone has answered the question (= dark green).

Click on 'close input' and play the answer by clicking on the sound icon. Click on the arrow to continue.

Spinner Round

Spin the wheel.

Who can the the quickest to remember a tradition from the country the spinner lands on.

Which tradition would you like to try?

Merry Christmas 

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