what people do

2. How do other children in the world celebrate
the holidays?

3. Children in England hung socks on their
mantles to be filled with goodies.

4. In Denmark, children look for an
almond in their rice pudding for good
luck in the new year.

5. Most families in France display a nativity.

6. St. Lucia wears a wreath of seven candles
to light her way as she serves warm drinks
and treats in Sweden.

7. Trees for decoration were first used in Germany.

8. Dutch children leave carrots in their shoes
for Sinterklaas’ white horse. The carrots are
replaced with small gifts.

9. In Italy, children await La Befana, the Christmas witch,
to bring gifts for the good children and punishment for the bad.

10. Mexican children get candy from a pinata by hitting it
with a stick until it breaks.

11. Homes in Spain display candles and lamps
in their windows at night.

12. People of Jewish faith celebrate
Hanukkah with a Menorah.

13. In Russia, sleigh-rides are a special treat.

14. In a America we have many different cultures and celebrate the
Holidays in many different ways.

15. What is your favorite way to celebrate
the Holidays?

16. Happy Holidays to All!