Christmas Around the World | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Christmas traditions in different countries around the world

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Which countries celebrate Christmas during their summer season?

Australia & Brazil

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What animal pulls Santa's sleigh in Australia?

kangaroos

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The 'Christmas Bush' is native to which country?

Australia

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What unique Christmas tradition is becoming popular in China?

giving apples on Christmas Eve

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What is the Julekalender?

In Denmark, a 24-episode tv series with a Christmas plot aired in December

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In Denmark, where is Santa said to live?

Greenland

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Which country celebrates 'The Christ Child' portrayed as a young girl?

Germany

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In German tradition, when does 'Krampus' come?

St. Nicholas Day (December 6th)

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Which country decorates boats at Christmas time?

Greece

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What happens during the Posada processions in Mexico?

They celebrate Joseph & Mary looking for a place to stay by going to houses and singing a song asking to enter. One house lets them in for a party.

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Which country celebrates a Night of Radishes?

Mexico

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In what country was Christmas banned from 1929 to 1991?

Russia

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Who brings children presents in Russia?

Grandfather Frost and his granddaughter

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What do they call "Christmas trees" in Russia?

New Year trees

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In which country do kids leave out cake and cold beer fro Santa Claus?

Australia

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Which country's Christmas plays often involve a woman who tries to steal the baby Jesus?

Brazil

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