Welcome to the
S.M.S. Junior School Christmas Webquest 2002

Read each question and visit the link. Record your
answer on the sheet provided. Have fun and
Ho Ho Ho!

1. On what day does St. Nicholas visit children's homes in Germany?

2. Where did the poinsettia plant originate?

3. Visit the "Worldwide Christmas Calendar". Click on today's date. Which country
is highlighted today? Write the name of the country and one interesting Christmas tradition from that country.

4. Go to "Crazy Christmas Carols" and create a fun song. Show your song to an adult in the room and sing the first verse. :-)

5. According to the joke on this Christmas Riddle page, why did Santa have three
gardens?

6. The Jewish Festival of Lights is called ________. It lasts for _ days.

7. Which British Queen made a the tradition of a Christmas tree popular? What year is the picture from?

8. According to Mrs. C.'s Kitchen, what are two of Santa's reindeer's favourite
treats?

9. What year did the tradition of the Christmas card start in Britain?

10. In the popular song, "Jingle Bells", what is the name of the girl who is sitting beside the singer?

If you've reached the end of this holiday quiz
A small prize waiting for you, there is!
Hand in your paper and enjoy your treat
And the Spirt of Christmas, all year, may you keep!