MATCH CHRISTMAS IMAGES TO VOCABULARY (ESL) 2

DID YOU KNOW?

There are a lot of unusual Christmas traditions around the world. Here are several of the more interesting ones:

Colombia: Lighting sky lanterns
Families release glowing lanterns into the sky for Christmas.

Czech Republic: Apple peeling for love
Unbroken apple peel shapes predict your romantic future.

Finland: Declaring war on elves
Folklore warns of mischievous elves (tonttu) stealing food unless treated well.

Greece: Rocket war
On the island of Chios, villagers fire homemade rockets at each other from churches on Christmas Eve.

Estonia: Sauna and birdfeeding
Families visit the sauna and put food outside for birds on Christmas Eve.

Germany: Krampus
A demonic figure punishes naughty children, walking alongside St. Nicholas.

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