Kids’ Korner
Christmas around the world Match each country with its Christmas tradition. 1. In this country, many people hang a star-shaped lantern made of bamboo and paper as part of their decorations. It is a reminder of the star of Bethlehem.
Find the
TWO identical Christmas trees
South Africa
2. In this country, children put their shoes on the window sill on Christmas Eve for Santa Claus to fill with goodies.
Australia
3. In this country, many people gather on the beaches in the weeks leading up to Christmas for picnics and sing Christmas carols together.
Philippines
4. The nativity scene display with a crib filled with hay originated in this country. 5. Here, it is tradition for people to have a ‘braai’, or barbecue, on Christmas Day. 6. This country is known for its floating Christmas tree, which is 278 feet tall and has over 3 million lights.
Brazil
Iceland
Italy
Answers: 1. Phillippines, 2. Iceland, 3. Australia, 4. Italy, 5. South Africa, 6. Brazil
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