Last Thursday I went on a trip around the world… well, in my post, anyway…

I started a two part quiz series based on Christmas celebrations around the world. First off, here are last week’s answers:

Where in the world…

…Might you find children searching for a gold “Christmas Beetle?” Australia
…Do men perform the “Palo Voladare,” an act where they plunge from a platform on ropes to honor the sun? Guatemala
…is a “ceppo,” or Christmas Pyramid, displayed? Italy
…Are radishes carved into religious scenes or other figurines for “Night of the Radishes?” Mexico
…Are foil wrapped coins baked into a plum pudding? The UK
…Do people make or purchase dolls shaped like men and women made out of prunes? Germany

So who won? Alyssa and Kristina both got two correct answers, for a two-way tie! What do they win? Um… pride?

And for this week: Here is your quiz!

Where in the world…

…do “Belsnicklers” parade through neighborhoods ringing bells and looking for treats?
…might you see displays of “parols” or star lanterns, and hear firecrackers?
…is a procession including tinsel covered wheels called “stars,” in a tradition called, “Carrying the Star?”
…do people dress as a “Lucia,” in a white gown and red ribbon or a “tomte” (A Christmas gnome)?
…do they play “Ganna” (similar to hockey) or “Yeferas guks” (kind of like polo)?
…might someone wish you, “Hronia Polla” (meaning “many happy years)?

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So…. what are your guesses? Are you surprised by any of the answers from last week? Last chance to tell me your own traditions or holiday customs!

Meri

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