Question

china
what do they call the christmas holiday?
who is santa known as?
christmas meal/food:
something else you learned about this countrys celebration:

south africa
what do they call the christmas holiday?
who is santa known as?
christmas meal/food:
something else you learned about this countrys celebration:

mexico
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 researching Christmas traditions in different countries (China, South Africa, Mexico). To answer, we need to recall or research:

China:

• Christmas holiday name: Often called "Christmas" (圣诞节 - Shèngdàn Jié), but commercialized; not a public holiday, more a shopping/party event for some.
• Santa: "Santa Claus" (圣诞老人 - Shèngdàn Lǎorén) or sometimes "Father Christmas".
• Christmas Meal: Western-influenced (turkey, cake) or local (hot pot, dumplings for those celebrating).
• Other facts: Decorations (Christmas trees, lights) in cities; more popular in urban, expat, or Christian communities (small percentage of population is Christian).

South Africa:

• Christmas holiday name: "Christmas" (in English; also in local languages like Afrikaans: Kersfees).
• Santa: "Father Christmas" or "Santa Claus"; sometimes depicted in summer attire (since it’s summer in SA at Christmas).
• Christmas Meal: Traditional: roast turkey, beef, or lamb; "braai" (barbecue); desserts like fruit mince pies, pudding; also local dishes, and often a swim at the beach (summer season).
• Other facts: Christmas falls in summer, so outdoor activities, caroling, church services; diverse traditions due to multicultural population (Afrikaner, Zulu, Xhosa, etc.).

Mexico:

• Christmas holiday name: Part of "Navidad" (Christmas) and "Posadas" (nine-day celebration before Christmas, reenacting Mary and Joseph’s search for lodging).
• Santa: "Santa Claus" (San Nicolás) or "Papá Noel"; also, the Three Kings (Los Reyes Magos) are important for gift-giving on January 6 (Epiphany).
• Christmas Meal: "Romeritos" (dish with shrimp, mole), "bacalao" (salted cod), tamales, "ponche" (hot drink), "rosca de reyes" (king cake) later.
• Other facts: Posadas (processions, parties), piñatas, midnight Mass ("Misa de Gallo" - Rooster’s Mass) on Christmas Eve, colorful decorations, and family gatherings.

Answer:

CHINA

• What do they call the Christmas holiday? Christmas (圣诞节, Shèngdàn Jié)
• Who is Santa known as? Santa Claus (圣诞老人, Shèngdàn Lǎorén)
• Christmas Meal/Food: Western-style (turkey, cake) or local (hot pot, dumplings) (for those celebrating)
• Something Else: Urban areas have Christmas trees/lights; mainly commercialized, not a public holiday.

SOUTH AFRICA

• What do they call the Christmas holiday? Christmas (Kersfees in Afrikaans)
• Who is Santa known as? Father Christmas/Santa Claus (often in summer clothes)
• Christmas Meal/Food: Roast meat (turkey/lamb), braai (barbecue), fruit mince pies, beach picnics (summer season)
• Something Else: Christmas is in summer, so outdoor events, church services, multicultural traditions.

MEXICO

• What do they call the Christmas holiday? Navidad (part of Posadas tradition)
• Who is Santa known as? Papá Noel (Santa Claus) / San Nicolás
• Christmas Meal/Food: Romeritos, bacalao, tamales, ponche (hot drink)
• Something Else: Posadas (9-day celebration), Misa de Gallo (midnight Mass), piñatas, Three Kings (Los Reyes Magos) on Jan 6.