Christmas Cyberhunt

To find the answers to these questions about Christmas around the world you will have to go on a "cyberhunt" by following the link beneath each question. When you have finished each part, click on the "Back" button of your browser to return to this page. Have fun!

1.  What is the name of the man who accompanies Pere Noel in Belgium?

http://www.santas.net/belgianchristmas.htm

2.  What, in Sweden, is "the Christmas goat"?

http://www.santas.net/swedishchristmas.htm 

3.  When do Russian Orthodox believers celebrate Christmas?

http://russian-crafts.com/customs/christmas.html

4.   "Mugga" used to be eaten in northern England on Christmas Eve. What was it?

http://www.christmasarchives.com/gbx.html

5.  In Bethlehem, what marks the site of the birth of Jesus?

http://www.the-north-pole.com/around/bethlehem.html

6.  What, in Mexico, is a "posada"?

http://www.mexonline.com/xmas.htm

7.  What food is eaten during the Ethiopian Christmas?

http://www.santas.net/ethiopianchristmas.htm

8.  How is "Merry Christmas" said in Spanish?

http://www.santas.net/howmerrychristmasissaid.htm

9.  Who brings Polish children presents at Christmas?

http://www.californiamall.com/holidaytraditions/traditions-poland.htm

10. Who are "The Jólasveinar"? Name some of them.

http://www.simnet.is/gardarj/yule5.htm

If you enjoyed this cyberhunt, then you will enjoy these Scavenger Hunts produced by pupils from Pleasant Grove Elementary School.