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Christmas
In Mexico
Some Mexican children will get a visit from St. Nick this
year, but many have
another special Christmas spirit who brings gifts and joy.
On Christmas Eve, kids can expect a visit from "el
Ni-o Dios". The ________
brings gifts to the good girls and boys.
Then on January 6, the three ____________come to visit for
"Reyes Magos". The Magi leave more
gifts for the children, sometimes in their shoes!
Christmas
in Japan
Japanese children call Santa _______________________.
Christmas
in France
Nearly every French home at Christmastime displays a __________.
Christmas in Spain
In Spain the children think the _________
__________ bring their gifts.
Christmas in Germany
When do the children in Germany get to see the Christmas
tree?
Christmas in Italy
One tradition in Italy is the ushering in
of the December festivities with an unusual musical
instrument, the _____________________.
Christmas in Sweden
On the first Sunday of December in Sweden the first _____________
of the advent-candleholder is lit, to mark that Christmas
will arrive in four weeks. |