Question

india
what do they call the christmas holiday?
who is santa known as?
christmas meal/food:

something else you learned about this countrys celebration:

france
what do they call the christmas holiday?
who is santa known as?
christmas meal/food:

something else you learned about this countrys celebration:

country of your choice
what do they call the christmas holiday?
who is santa known as?
christmas meal/food:

something else you learned about this countrys celebration:

Explanation:

This worksheet is about Christmas celebrations in different countries (India, France, and a choice of country). To answer, we research each country's Christmas traditions:

INDIA:

• Christmas Holiday Name: Often called "Christmas" (or "Bada Din" meaning "Big Day" in some regions).
• Santa Name: Santa Claus, sometimes referred to as "Christmas Baba" in Hindi.
• Christmas Meal: Often includes biryani, samosas, or sweet treats like gulab jamun; some Christian families have roast turkey or plum cake.
• Other Celebrations: Churches are decorated with lights and poinsettias; carol singing is common, and people exchange gifts.

FRANCE:

• Christmas Holiday Name: "Noël" (French for Christmas).
• Santa Name: "Père Noël" (Father Christmas).
• Christmas Meal: Traditional meal (Le Réveillon) includes oysters, foie gras, bûche de Noël (Yule log cake), and roasted fowl.
• Other Celebrations: Midnight Mass (Messe de Minuit) is popular; children leave shoes by the fireplace for Père Noël to fill with gifts.

COUNTRY OF YOUR CHOICE (e.g., USA):

• Christmas Holiday Name: "Christmas".
• Santa Name: "Santa Claus".
• Christmas Meal: Roast turkey or ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and Christmas cookies.
• Other Celebrations: Decorating Christmas trees, watching holiday movies, and gift - giving on Christmas morning.

Answer:

INDIA

• What do they call the Christmas holiday? Christmas (or Bada Din)
• Who is Santa known as? Christmas Baba (or Santa Claus)
• Christmas Meal/Food: Biryani, samosas, plum cake (or roast turkey for some Christian families)
• Something Else you Learned About this Country's Celebration: Churches are decorated with lights; carol singing is common.

FRANCE

• What do they call the Christmas holiday? Noël
• Who is Santa known as? Père Noël
• Christmas Meal/Food: Oysters, foie gras, bûche de Noël
• Something Else you Learned About this Country's Celebration: Midnight Mass is popular; children leave shoes for gifts.

COUNTRY OF YOUR CHOICE (e.g., USA)

• What do they call the Christmas holiday? Christmas
• Who is Santa known as? Santa Claus
• Christmas Meal/Food: Roast turkey, Christmas cookies
• Something Else you Learned About this Country's Celebration: Decorating Christmas trees; gift - giving on Christmas morning.