Post by vox on Dec 16, 2009 2:01:43 GMT -6
Scavenger hunt for 21b:
1. What is the shape of the popular buche de Noel cake made in France at Christmas time?
A Log:
wiki.answers.com
2. What are the most popular Christmas tree decorations in China?
A:Nothing ... of the few who do celebrate Christmas, they decorate the tree with paper chains, flowers & lanterns
wiki.answers.com
3. Why are candles placed in the windows of Irish homes on Christmas Eve?
In the days when it was illegal (and dangerous) to practice the Catholic faith in Ireland because of the oppressive Penal Laws, the candle in the window of Irish homes at Christmas also signaled traveling priests that this was a home where they would be welcome and where they could safely conduct the traditional Irish Catholic Christmas Mass.
wiki.answers.com/.
4. According to tradition in Belgium, how does St. Nicholas travel from house to house delivering gifts to children?
White Horse
wiki.answers.com
5.On what date does the Christmas holiday season begin in Armenia?
January 6
``All of the churches used to celebrate Christmas on Jan. 6, but in 460 A.D. it was changed by the pope to Dec. 25,'' said Rev. Father Hrant Yeretsian of Montebello's Holy Cross
``We follow according to the tradition of our first church.''
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_worldwide –
6.Who brings gifts for good children in Italy?
La Befana
www.everythingesl.net/lessons/santa.php -
7. What are "chicken bones" in Canadian Christmas celebrations?
A: "Chicken Bones [are] a pink candy that tastes like cinnamon. You melt them in your mouth and once melted, they reveal a creamy milk chocolate center."
www.whychristmas.com/cultures/canada.shtml
8. What do people in Costa Rica use to decorate their homes for Christmas?
A: Bright, tropical flowers highlight decorations for Christmas. Special trips are made to gather the wild orchids that bloom in the jungle areas. The manger scene is called a portal and is decorated with these brilliant flowers and colorful fresh fruit. Wreaths of cypress leaves and red coffee berries are very popular. The supper after Midnight Mass will consist of tamales and other local dishes. Children used to leave their shoes out for the Christ Child to fill, but Santa Claus is relieving Him of this task now.
library.taylor.k12.in.us/tms/pg2ab1.htm
9. In Austria, a bell is rung after Christmas Eve dinner to signal the opening of a locked door. What are children permitted to see for the first time behind the locked door?
"Following the dinner a bell is rung which opens the door to the lit up Christmas tree."
wiki.answers.com/
10. In addition to musical instruments, what do Greek children sometimes carry when they go caroling?
A On Christmas Eve, children, especially boys, often go out Carol singing in the streets. They play drums and triangles as they sing. Sometimes the will also carry model boats decorated with nuts painted gold. Carrying a boat is a very old custom in the Greek Islands.
whychristmas.com/cultures/greece.shtml
11. Why does the country of Norway give a big Christmas tree to the United Kingdom each year?
A:"Norway presents a tree to the people of London as a token of appreciation for the British support of Norwegian resistance during the Second World War."
12. In the Czech Republic, what do children do when they think they hear St. Nicholas coming?
they usually promise to the St. Nicholas that they will be better from now on. .
13. What foods do families in Switzerland share after the traditional midnight mass?
After the service, families gather to share huge homemade doughnuts called ringli and hot chocolate.
www.santas.net/swisschristmas.htm
14. What do children do with their shoes in Spain on January 5?
children place their shoes on the doorstep
15. In Hungary, Christmas is celebrated twice. What are the dates for these celebrations?
A:December 6th & December 25th
1. What is the shape of the popular buche de Noel cake made in France at Christmas time?
A Log:
wiki.answers.com
2. What are the most popular Christmas tree decorations in China?
A:Nothing ... of the few who do celebrate Christmas, they decorate the tree with paper chains, flowers & lanterns
wiki.answers.com
3. Why are candles placed in the windows of Irish homes on Christmas Eve?
In the days when it was illegal (and dangerous) to practice the Catholic faith in Ireland because of the oppressive Penal Laws, the candle in the window of Irish homes at Christmas also signaled traveling priests that this was a home where they would be welcome and where they could safely conduct the traditional Irish Catholic Christmas Mass.
wiki.answers.com/.
4. According to tradition in Belgium, how does St. Nicholas travel from house to house delivering gifts to children?
White Horse
wiki.answers.com
5.On what date does the Christmas holiday season begin in Armenia?
January 6
``All of the churches used to celebrate Christmas on Jan. 6, but in 460 A.D. it was changed by the pope to Dec. 25,'' said Rev. Father Hrant Yeretsian of Montebello's Holy Cross
``We follow according to the tradition of our first church.''
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_worldwide –
6.Who brings gifts for good children in Italy?
La Befana
www.everythingesl.net/lessons/santa.php -
7. What are "chicken bones" in Canadian Christmas celebrations?
A: "Chicken Bones [are] a pink candy that tastes like cinnamon. You melt them in your mouth and once melted, they reveal a creamy milk chocolate center."
www.whychristmas.com/cultures/canada.shtml
8. What do people in Costa Rica use to decorate their homes for Christmas?
A: Bright, tropical flowers highlight decorations for Christmas. Special trips are made to gather the wild orchids that bloom in the jungle areas. The manger scene is called a portal and is decorated with these brilliant flowers and colorful fresh fruit. Wreaths of cypress leaves and red coffee berries are very popular. The supper after Midnight Mass will consist of tamales and other local dishes. Children used to leave their shoes out for the Christ Child to fill, but Santa Claus is relieving Him of this task now.
library.taylor.k12.in.us/tms/pg2ab1.htm
9. In Austria, a bell is rung after Christmas Eve dinner to signal the opening of a locked door. What are children permitted to see for the first time behind the locked door?
"Following the dinner a bell is rung which opens the door to the lit up Christmas tree."
wiki.answers.com/
10. In addition to musical instruments, what do Greek children sometimes carry when they go caroling?
A On Christmas Eve, children, especially boys, often go out Carol singing in the streets. They play drums and triangles as they sing. Sometimes the will also carry model boats decorated with nuts painted gold. Carrying a boat is a very old custom in the Greek Islands.
whychristmas.com/cultures/greece.shtml
11. Why does the country of Norway give a big Christmas tree to the United Kingdom each year?
A:"Norway presents a tree to the people of London as a token of appreciation for the British support of Norwegian resistance during the Second World War."
12. In the Czech Republic, what do children do when they think they hear St. Nicholas coming?
they usually promise to the St. Nicholas that they will be better from now on. .
13. What foods do families in Switzerland share after the traditional midnight mass?
After the service, families gather to share huge homemade doughnuts called ringli and hot chocolate.
www.santas.net/swisschristmas.htm
14. What do children do with their shoes in Spain on January 5?
children place their shoes on the doorstep
15. In Hungary, Christmas is celebrated twice. What are the dates for these celebrations?
A:December 6th & December 25th
