Question 1

Which country has a tradition of visiting friends and shouting “Joulu rauhaa,” meaning Christmas peace?

Accepted Answer

Finnland

Question 2

Where do people decorate banana and mango trees instead of fir trees?

Accepted Answer

India

Question 3

Which country has a tradition of carved wooden masks worn during Christmas masquerades called Junkanoo?

Accepted Answer

Bahamas

Question 4

Which country celebrates Christmas with a feast that often includes KFC?

Accepted Answer

Japan

Question 5

Where do families crack open piñatas shaped like stars during Christmas events?

Accepted Answer

Mexico

Question 6

Which country is credited with popularizing the modern Christmas tree tradition in the 16th century?

Accepted Answer

Germany

Question 7

In which country did the tradition of fruitcake originate, originally made as a wedding cake before becoming a Christmas treat?

Accepted Answer

England

Question 8

In which country do people roller-skate to early morning Christmas services?

Accepted Answer

Venezuela

Question 9

Where do kids hope for a visit from the Christmas Goat, the Julbock?

Accepted Answer

Sweden

Question 10

Which country celebrates Christmas with fireworks and a big street festival called Hogmanay?

Accepted Answer

Scotland

Christmas traditions around the world

2) Where do people decorate banana and mango trees instead of fir trees?