| Christmas in the Philippines | Christmas in China | Christmas in Ireland | Compare and Contrast | Which country? |
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What is september
the month when Christmas carols start playing in shops
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Who is Santa
the Chinese translation of this person's name is Old Christmas Man
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What is a candle to welcome Mary and Joseph
in an old tradition people leave this on a window sill on Christmas Eve
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What is Ireland and the Philippines
the countries where Christmas lasts through Epiphany
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What is the Philippines
In this country Christmas is the most important holiday of the year
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What is 9
the number of pre-dawn/early monring masses that people go to
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What is the cities
places in China where Christmas is celebrated
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What is spice beef
in addition to turkey, this is another meat course served for Christmas dinner
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What is Ireland, Philippines, and China
the countries that have Santa Claus (or a version of Santa Claus)
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What is China
in this country the story of Christ being born is not well known (Christmas is celebrated without this story)
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What is a parol
bamboo pole or frame with a lighted star lantern on it
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What is apples
a gift given on Christmas Eve
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What is Fest of the Epiphany
the day when Women's Christmas (men take over the housework and cooking) is celebrated
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What is Philippines, China, and Ireland
These countries serve fruit on Christmas
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What is China
in this country Christmas is a bit like Valentine's Day
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What is Christmas Eve
The night many people stay awake all night
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What is Jingle Bells
A popular Christmas song in China
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What is football matches and horse racing
2 activities traditionally held on St. Stephen's Day
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What is China, Ireland, and the Philippines
countries where special songs are sung around Christmas
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What is Ireland
in this country each person in the house gets their own cake
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What is pig, ham, fruit salad, rice cakes, sweets, and/or steamed rice
2 foods often served at a Noche Buena open house
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What is paper chains, paper flowers, and/or paper lanterns
2 popular Christmas tree decorations include
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What is a wren
This is the bird used in a procession on St. Stephen's Day when people ask for money and sing
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What is Philippines, Ireland, and China
the countries where Christmas trees are put up for Christmas
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What is the Philippines
in this country people go to the Misa de Gallo
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