Around the World
Holiday Traditions
The Game
START
Source of all images: Genially, Pixabay, Giphy
Index
INTRO
Tasty
Spooky
Wacky
Caring
Final Answer
INTRODUCTION
The Merriam Webster dictionary defines a tradition as: an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior... Hmmm, but how do traditions start? What makes a tradition... a tradition? And how do we keep traditions alive?
Traditions
Listen
Let's go!
Mission
You will discover some holiday traditions from all over the world. Your goal is to correctly answer questions at each of your destinations to reveal clue pages.
While there, keep your eyes peeled for a white spotlight! Move it around to reveal the hidden code that you need to unlock your next destination.
Write down the random letters you find on the clue pages as well!
After you disembark, unscramble all the letters to form one word and reveal the holiday message!
I'M READY!
Tasty Traditions
When it comes to holiday traditions, food plays an important role in the celebrations in many countries! Check out this video to discover some holiday food traditions! Begin your journey after you watch this video!
LET'S GO!
Tasty Traditions
Need to watch this video again?
Check out this video. In which country did this tradition originate?
ITALY
JAPAN
SPAIN
1/5
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
Tasty Traditions
Need to watch this video again?
If you were in Louisana for Mardi Gras, what would you likely eat?
Kentucky Fried chicken
King's cake
oysters
2/5
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
Tasty Traditions
Need to watch this video again?
This is a recipe for a traditional meal in which country?
france
italy
south korea
3/5
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
tasty traditions
Need to watch this video again?
What tradition does this image represent?
la noche vieja
patjuk
la befana
4/5
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
tasty traditions
Check out this video to know more about the origins of that yummy holiday tradition in Japan.
I'M READY!
Tasty Traditions
Need to watch this video again?
How did this culinary tradition start?
turkey was too expensive in Japan
a restaurant wanted chicken to be trendy at christmastime
there was a shortage of sushi
5/5
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
tasty traditions
Move the white spotlight circle to find a hidden code on the page. You will need this code to open the next theme!
B-C-T
WRITE THESE LETTERS DOWN
You did it!
customs
BACK TO THE INDEX
tasty traditions
Nope, that's not it!
try again
What clue did you find?
(password is case sensitive)
Enter the password
spooky Traditions
Check out this video to know more about a scary holiday tradition perpetuated in many European mountain towns.
LET'S GO!
Spooky Traditions
Need to watch this video again?
What role does Krampus play?
he Gives work to young men in every town
he scares naughty children into acting nicely
he Makes noise and light to chase bad spirits
1/6
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
spooky traditions
Need to watch this video again?
Krampus derives his name from the word krampen, which means ________ in old German.
demon
evil
2/6
claw
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
spooky Traditions
Read this text to find out more about a spooky tradition.
LET'S GO!
spooky traditions
Need to read this text again?
What is the purpose of the Yule Cat?
to scare children
to ensure wool is processed before christmas
to eat people with ugly with christmas sweaters
3/6
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
spooky Traditions
Read this text to find out more about another spooky tradition.
LET'S GO!
spooky traditions
Need to read this text again?
Why do Ukranians still decorate their Christmas trees with spider webs?
spider webs are said to bring good luck
ukranians are obsessed with spiderman
they love halloween decorations
4/6
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
spooky Traditions
Check out this video to witness a tradition in Wales.
LET'S GO!
Spooky traditions
What does the Mari Lwyd tradition have in common with the spider web tradition in Ukraine?
Listen
they are both said to bring good luck
neither of these traditions are practiced today
they are both ukranian traditions
5/6
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
spooky traditions
Taking part in these traditions is part of these communities' ____________
Problems
Cultural heritage and identity
Economy
6/6
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
spooky traditions
legends
Move the white spotlight circle to find a hidden code on the page. You will need this code to open the next theme.
E-A-L
WRITE THESE LETTERS DOWN
You did it!
BACK TO THE INDEX
What clue did you find?
(password is case sensitive)
Enter the password
wacky traditions
Check out this video to know more about a wacky Swedish Christmas tradition.
I'M READY!
WACKY TRADITIONS
Need to watch this video again?
How many times has the Gävle Goat survived in the past 50 years?
1/5
eleven
ten
twelve
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
WACKY TRADITIONS
Need to watch this video again?
Which of the following statements are true?
a) The Gävle Goat was hit by a car in 1976.b) An American tourist burned it down in 2001. c) Vandals dressed as Santa Claus and gingerbread men fired a burning arrow at it. d) The city started using drone surveillance to spot vandals. e) In 2011, the goat was sprayed with water to form a protective coat of ice.
a, B, C & E
all of these statements are true
A, C, d & E
2/5
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
WACKY TRADITIONS
Need to watch this video again?
Which of the following statements are true?
a) In 2006, the city fireproofed the goat. b) Burning the goat is an entirely legal tradition.
c) In 2014, the goat survived three arson attempts. d) The people who make the giant goat want it to be burned down.
all of these statements are true
A, b & C
a & C
3/5
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
wacky traditions
Read this text to find out more about a wacky tradition.
I'M READY!
WACKY TRADITIONS
Need to read this text again?
The el Caganer a popular tradition in which country?
mexico
spain
argentina
4/5
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
WACKY TRADITIONS
Need to read this text again?
Where would you typically find an el Caganer figurine?
in the restroom, where else?
on top of the christmas tree
within the nativity scene
5/5
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
wacky traditions
Move the white spotlight circle to find a hidden code on the page. You will need this code to open the next theme.
heritage
I-E-R
WRITE THESE LETTERS DOWN
You did it!
BACK TO THE INDEX
What clue did you find?
(password is case sensitive)
Enter the password
Caring Traditions
Need to watch this video again?
What do the little styrofoams represent?
FRIENDSHIP
caring
love
1/4
You can't go wrong with any of these answers!
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
caring traditions
Read this text to find out more about a caring tradition.
I'M READY!
Caring Traditions
Need to read the text again?
Which tradition does Quebec have to make sure no one goes hungry during the holidays?
le reveillon
le rigodon
la guignolée
2/4
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
caring Traditions
Ugly Christmas sweaters; a caring tradition?
LET'S GO!
Caring Traditions
Need to watch the video again?
How did Ryan Reynolds wearing his ugly sweater tradition begin?
he won the ugly christmas sweater contest
it was a prank
his wife made him wear it
3/4
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
caring Traditions
Check out this video to see how Ryan Reynolds has turned the ugly Christmas sweater prank into a caring tradition!
LET'S GO!
caring traditions
Need to watch the video again?
Ryan Reynolds turned that ugly Christmas sweater prank into a tradition of caring and sharing. Who will the money he raises help this year?
Homeless Puppies
SickKids
Hockey Players
4/4
caring traditions
You did it!
N-O
WRITE THESE LETTERS DOWN
next
Around the World
holiday Traditions
Use all the letters you wrote down to form one word and reveal the holiday message. Hints: -It starts with the letter C. -It's a French and English word. -It rhymes with tradition.
i'm ready!
You almost have it!
(password is case sensitive!)
Enter the code
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Transcript
Around the World
Holiday Traditions
The Game
START
Source of all images: Genially, Pixabay, Giphy
Index
INTRO
Tasty
Spooky
Wacky
Caring
Final Answer
INTRODUCTION
The Merriam Webster dictionary defines a tradition as: an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior... Hmmm, but how do traditions start? What makes a tradition... a tradition? And how do we keep traditions alive?
Traditions
Listen
Let's go!
Mission
You will discover some holiday traditions from all over the world. Your goal is to correctly answer questions at each of your destinations to reveal clue pages. While there, keep your eyes peeled for a white spotlight! Move it around to reveal the hidden code that you need to unlock your next destination. Write down the random letters you find on the clue pages as well! After you disembark, unscramble all the letters to form one word and reveal the holiday message!
I'M READY!
Tasty Traditions
When it comes to holiday traditions, food plays an important role in the celebrations in many countries! Check out this video to discover some holiday food traditions! Begin your journey after you watch this video!
LET'S GO!
Tasty Traditions
Need to watch this video again?
Check out this video. In which country did this tradition originate?
ITALY
JAPAN
SPAIN
1/5
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
Tasty Traditions
Need to watch this video again?
If you were in Louisana for Mardi Gras, what would you likely eat?
Kentucky Fried chicken
King's cake
oysters
2/5
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
Tasty Traditions
Need to watch this video again?
This is a recipe for a traditional meal in which country?
france
italy
south korea
3/5
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
tasty traditions
Need to watch this video again?
What tradition does this image represent?
la noche vieja
patjuk
la befana
4/5
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
tasty traditions
Check out this video to know more about the origins of that yummy holiday tradition in Japan.
I'M READY!
Tasty Traditions
Need to watch this video again?
How did this culinary tradition start?
turkey was too expensive in Japan
a restaurant wanted chicken to be trendy at christmastime
there was a shortage of sushi
5/5
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
tasty traditions
Move the white spotlight circle to find a hidden code on the page. You will need this code to open the next theme!
B-C-T
WRITE THESE LETTERS DOWN
You did it!
customs
BACK TO THE INDEX
tasty traditions
Nope, that's not it!
try again
What clue did you find? (password is case sensitive)
Enter the password
spooky Traditions
Check out this video to know more about a scary holiday tradition perpetuated in many European mountain towns.
LET'S GO!
Spooky Traditions
Need to watch this video again?
What role does Krampus play?
he Gives work to young men in every town
he scares naughty children into acting nicely
he Makes noise and light to chase bad spirits
1/6
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
spooky traditions
Need to watch this video again?
Krampus derives his name from the word krampen, which means ________ in old German.
demon
evil
2/6
claw
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
spooky Traditions
Read this text to find out more about a spooky tradition.
LET'S GO!
spooky traditions
Need to read this text again?
What is the purpose of the Yule Cat?
to scare children
to ensure wool is processed before christmas
to eat people with ugly with christmas sweaters
3/6
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
spooky Traditions
Read this text to find out more about another spooky tradition.
LET'S GO!
spooky traditions
Need to read this text again?
Why do Ukranians still decorate their Christmas trees with spider webs?
spider webs are said to bring good luck
ukranians are obsessed with spiderman
they love halloween decorations
4/6
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
spooky Traditions
Check out this video to witness a tradition in Wales.
LET'S GO!
Spooky traditions
What does the Mari Lwyd tradition have in common with the spider web tradition in Ukraine?
Listen
they are both said to bring good luck
neither of these traditions are practiced today
they are both ukranian traditions
5/6
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
spooky traditions
Taking part in these traditions is part of these communities' ____________
Problems
Cultural heritage and identity
Economy
6/6
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
spooky traditions
legends
Move the white spotlight circle to find a hidden code on the page. You will need this code to open the next theme.
E-A-L
WRITE THESE LETTERS DOWN
You did it!
BACK TO THE INDEX
What clue did you find? (password is case sensitive)
Enter the password
wacky traditions
Check out this video to know more about a wacky Swedish Christmas tradition.
I'M READY!
WACKY TRADITIONS
Need to watch this video again?
How many times has the Gävle Goat survived in the past 50 years?
1/5
eleven
ten
twelve
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
WACKY TRADITIONS
Need to watch this video again?
Which of the following statements are true?
a) The Gävle Goat was hit by a car in 1976.b) An American tourist burned it down in 2001. c) Vandals dressed as Santa Claus and gingerbread men fired a burning arrow at it. d) The city started using drone surveillance to spot vandals. e) In 2011, the goat was sprayed with water to form a protective coat of ice.
a, B, C & E
all of these statements are true
A, C, d & E
2/5
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
WACKY TRADITIONS
Need to watch this video again?
Which of the following statements are true?
a) In 2006, the city fireproofed the goat. b) Burning the goat is an entirely legal tradition. c) In 2014, the goat survived three arson attempts. d) The people who make the giant goat want it to be burned down.
all of these statements are true
A, b & C
a & C
3/5
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
wacky traditions
Read this text to find out more about a wacky tradition.
I'M READY!
WACKY TRADITIONS
Need to read this text again?
The el Caganer a popular tradition in which country?
mexico
spain
argentina
4/5
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
WACKY TRADITIONS
Need to read this text again?
Where would you typically find an el Caganer figurine?
in the restroom, where else?
on top of the christmas tree
within the nativity scene
5/5
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
wacky traditions
Move the white spotlight circle to find a hidden code on the page. You will need this code to open the next theme.
heritage
I-E-R
WRITE THESE LETTERS DOWN
You did it!
BACK TO THE INDEX
What clue did you find? (password is case sensitive)
Enter the password
Caring Traditions
Need to watch this video again?
What do the little styrofoams represent?
FRIENDSHIP
caring
love
1/4
You can't go wrong with any of these answers!
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
caring traditions
Read this text to find out more about a caring tradition.
I'M READY!
Caring Traditions
Need to read the text again?
Which tradition does Quebec have to make sure no one goes hungry during the holidays?
le reveillon
le rigodon
la guignolée
2/4
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
caring Traditions
Ugly Christmas sweaters; a caring tradition?
LET'S GO!
Caring Traditions
Need to watch the video again?
How did Ryan Reynolds wearing his ugly sweater tradition begin?
he won the ugly christmas sweater contest
it was a prank
his wife made him wear it
3/4
Awesome! Keep going!
NEXT
caring Traditions
Check out this video to see how Ryan Reynolds has turned the ugly Christmas sweater prank into a caring tradition!
LET'S GO!
caring traditions
Need to watch the video again?
Ryan Reynolds turned that ugly Christmas sweater prank into a tradition of caring and sharing. Who will the money he raises help this year?
Homeless Puppies
SickKids
Hockey Players
4/4
caring traditions
You did it!
N-O
WRITE THESE LETTERS DOWN
next
Around the World
holiday Traditions
Use all the letters you wrote down to form one word and reveal the holiday message. Hints: -It starts with the letter C. -It's a French and English word. -It rhymes with tradition.
i'm ready!
You almost have it! (password is case sensitive!)
Enter the code