Question

name: ____ date: ____
christmas around the world
webquest
its a holly jolly christmas around the world! use the website http://whychristmas.com to learn how each country celebrates the christmas holiday.
germany
what do they call the christmas holiday? ______
who is santa known as? ______
christmas meal/food: ______
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something else you learned about this countrys celebration:
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australia
what do they call the christmas holiday? ______
who is santa known as? ______
christmas meal/food: ______
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something else you learned about this countrys celebration:
______
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Explanation:

This worksheet is about researching Christmas traditions in different countries (Germany and Australia) using a specified website. To answer the questions, one would visit http://whychristmas.com, navigate to the sections about Germany and Australia, and gather information on holiday names, Santa's local name, Christmas meals, and other traditions. For example, for Germany:

• Christmas holiday name: Often "Weihnachten".
• Santa figure: "Der Weihnachtsmann" (Christmas Man) or sometimes associated with St. Nicholas traditions.
• Christmas meal: Dishes like roast goose, stollen (fruit bread), or lebkuchen (gingerbread).
• Other traditions: Advent calendars, Christmas markets, etc.

For Australia:

• Christmas holiday name: Usually just "Christmas", but with summer - themed celebrations.
• Santa figure: "Santa Claus" or sometimes "Father Christmas", often depicted in summer attire.
• Christmas meal: Often includes seafood, barbecues, or cold meals due to warm weather.
• Other traditions: Beach outings, Christmas cricket, etc.

Answer:

To complete the worksheet, follow these steps:

1. Visit http://whychristmas.com.
2. For "GERMANY":

• What do they call the Christmas holiday? Weihnachten
• Who is Santa known as? Der Weihnachtsmann (or related St. Nicholas figures in some traditions)
• Christmas Meal/Food: Roast goose, stollen, lebkuchen (examples)
• Something Else you Learned About this Country's Celebration: Advent calendars, Christmas markets, decorating Christmas trees, etc.

1. For "AUSTRALIA":

• What do they call the Christmas holiday? Christmas (often with summer - themed twists)
• Who is Santa known as? Santa Claus (or Father Christmas, sometimes in summer clothes)
• Christmas Meal/Food: Seafood, barbecues, cold salads (examples)
• Something Else you Learned About this Country's Celebration: Beach visits, Christmas cricket, celebrating in warm weather, etc.