Pleasant Grove Elementary School


Internet-Based Scavenger Hunt # 4
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.  What do people in Spain do after midnight mass on Christmas Eve?

    2. Internet Resource: Christmas in Spain
    http://www.santas.net/spanishchristmas.htm
     
  2. How does Santa Claus travel from home to home in the United States?

    3. Internet Resource: Christmas in the USA
    http://www.californiamall.com/holidaytraditions/traditions-america.htm 
     
  3. Why do Christmas trees have to be imported into Greenland?

    4. Internet Resource:  Christmas in Greenland
    http://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/greenland.shtml
     
  4. What holiday is celebrated the day after Christmas in Ireland?

    5. Internet Resource:  Christmas in Ireland
    http://whychristmas.com/cultures/ireland.shtml
     
  5. Why is cotton used to decorate Christmas trees in Argentina?

    6. Internet Resource:  Christmas in Argentina
    http://www.hispanic-culture-online.com/christmas-in-argentina.html
     
  6. What animals help Santa get around in Australia?
    7.   (Hint:  They're not reindeer!)
    Internet Resource:  Christmas in Australia
    http://whychristmas.com/cultures/australia.shtml
     
  7. What famous Christmas song was written in Austria?

    8. Internet Resource:  Christmas in Austria
    http://www.santas.net/austrianchristmas.htm
     
  8. What do children often do at Christmas Eve church services in Ghana?

    9. Internet Resource:  Christmas in Ghana
    http://whychristmas.com/cultures/ghana.shtml
     
  9. What is the tradition of Réveillon in France?

    10. Internet Resource:  Christmas in France
    http://whychristmas.com/cultures/france.shtml
     
  10. What do Hungarians traditionally do on Christmas Eve?

    11. Internet Resource:  Christmas in Hungary
    http://whychristmas.com/cultures/hungary.shtml
     
  11. What game is popular at Posada parties in Mexico during the holiday season?

    12. Internet Resource:  Christmas in Mexico
    http://whychristmas.com/cultures/mexico.shtml
     
  12. What kind of cakes are traditionally eaten at Christmas in Scotland?

    13. Internet Resource:  Christmas in Scotland
    http://www.santas.net/scottishchristmas.htm
     
  13. Who brings gifts to Ukranian children at Christmas, and who is his helper?

    14. Internet Resource:  Christmas in Ukraine
    http://www.santas.net/ukrainianchristmas.htm
     
  14. What instrument is often used to accompany carolers in Wales?

    15. Internet Resource:  Christmas in Wales
    http://www.the-north-pole.com/around/wales.html
     
  15. What do people do in Spain after the Christmas Eve midnight mass?

    16. Internet Resource:  Christmas in Spain
    http://whychristmas.com/cultures/spain.shtml

Updated 11/15/09