Pleasant Grove Elementary School


Internet-Based Scavenger Hunt # 3
Instructions
    Use the Internet resources listed with each question to track down some holiday traditions in countries around the world.  If you'd like to use it, a copy of the questions is available for you to print and record your answers.
     
    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 and find the link to the next resource.
Questions
  1.  Why are bits of straw put underneath the tablecloth at the traditional Christmas meal in Poland?

    2. Internet Resource: Christmas in Poland
    http://whychristmas.com/cultures/poland.shtml
     
  2. Who popularized the tradition of the Christmas tree in England?

    3. Internet Resource: Christmas in the United Kingdom
    http://whychristmas.com/cultures/uk.shtml
     
  3. Why is an empty place left at the table during the Christmas Day meal in the Czech Republic?

    4. Internet Resource:  Christmas in the Czech Republic
    http://whychristmas.com/cultures/czechrep.shtml
     
  4. How is popcorn used in Christmas decorations in the United States? 

    5. Internet Resource:  Christmas in the USA
    http://whychristmas.com/cultures/usa.shtml
     
  5. What do people in Zimbabwe do after their Christmas Day church service?

    6. Internet Resource:  Christmas in Zimbabwe
    http://whychristmas.com/cultures/zimbabwe.shtml
     
  6. What is the name of the traditional pudding made in Scotland for Christmas?

    7. Internet Resource:  A Scottish Christmas
    http://www.zuzu.org/scot.html
     
  7. In Malta, who preaches the sermon at midnight Christmas mass?

    8. Internet Resource:  Christmas in Malta
    http://whychristmas.com/cultures/malta.shtml
     
  8. According to Brazilian tradition, where does Father Noel live?

    9. Internet Resource:  Christmas in Brazil
    http://www.the-north-pole.com/around/brazil.html
     
  9. Since the first and second world wars, turkey has been the popular choice for Christmas meals in Malta.  What bird was commonly used before the wars?

    10. Internet Resource:  Christmas in Malta
    http://www.searchmalta.com/christmas/dream.shtml
     
  10. In Finland, what are the three holy days of Christmas?

    11. Internet Resource:  Christmas in Finland
    http://whychristmas.com/cultures/finland.shtml
     
  11. By tradition, groups of children in Romania travel from house to house singing carols and reciting poetry during the Christmas season.  What does the leader of each group carry and how is it decorated?

    12. Internet Resource:  Christmas in Romania
    http://www.the-north-pole.com/around/romania.html
     
  12. The dessert at a traditional Christmas feast in Denmark is a special rice pudding with something hidden in it.  What is hidden and brings good luck to the one who finds it?

    13. Internet Resource:  Christmas in Denmark
    http://whychristmas.com/cultures/denmark.shtml
     
  13. What are children encouraged to do on Christmas Day in Zambia?
    14.  
    Internet Resource:  Christmas in Zambia
    http://whychristmas.com/cultures/zambia.shtml
     
  14. The traditional Christmas Eve supper in Poland consists of 12 dishes.  What do these 12 dishes represent?

    15. Internet Resource:  Polish Christmas Traditions
    http://www.polishworld.com/christmas/food.htm
     
  15. What time does the early Christmas mass typically begin in Ethiopia? 

    16. Internet Resource:  Christmas in Ethiopia
    http://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/ethiopia.shtml

Updated 11/15/09