Christmas
Around the World Webquest
Instructions
Use the
Internet resources listed with each question to track down some holiday
traditions in countries around the world.
Note:
Clicking on the Internet Links listed on this page will open a new browser
window. Once you have found the answer to your question, just close that
window and you'll return to this page so you can read the next question.
Questions
- What kinds of trees are
decorated at Christmas time in India?
Internet Resource: Christmas
in India
http://whychristmas.com/cultures/india.shtml
- In Holland, what do children
leave in their shoes as a gift for Sinterklaas's horse?
Internet Resource: Christmas
in Holland
http://whychristmas.com/cultures/holland.shtml
- Latvians claim to be the first
to use Christmas trees. In what year was the first documented use of a
Christmas tree in Latvia?
Internet Resource: Christmas
in Latvia
http://whychristmas.com/cultures/latvia.shtml
- Mattak, a special delicacy, is
eaten in Greenland at Christmas. What is mattak made from and what do
people say it tastes like?
Internet Resource: Christmas
in Greenland
http://whychristmas.com/cultures/greenland.shtml
5. In Sweden Christmas
celebrations begin on St. Lucia's Day. What is the date of this
special day?
Internet Resource: Christmas
in Sweden
http://whychristmas.com/cultures/sweden.shtml
- What is often the traditional
Christmas Day meal in Japan?
Internet Resource: Christmas
in Japan
http://whychristmas.com/cultures/japan.shtml
- What is the date of Christmas
Day in Serbia? (Hint: It's not December 25!)
Internet Resource: Christmas
in Serbia
http://whychristmas.com/cultures/serbia.shtml
- A Russian tradition is to
________ on Christmas Even until the first star has appeared in the sky.
Internet Resource: Christmas
in Russia
http://whychristmas.com/cultures/russia.shtml
- What is Santa Claus called in
Madagascar?
Internet Resource: Christmas
in Madagascar
http://whychristmas.com/cultures/madagascar.shtml
10. How many days, hours, and minutes until Christmas?
Internet Resource: Countdown
to Christmas
http://eclecticesoterica.com/xmas_cnt.html
