Advent, Lucia, Christmas and new traditions
23 questions · Beginner
Based on UHR’s study material about Sweden (Sverige i fokus). The material may contain value judgments and is not necessarily entirely neutral.
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How to answer
Choose the right answer about winter holidays and new traditions.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many Sundays before Christmas Day make up Advent? | Four |
| What does the word Advent mean? | Arrival |
| In what do children open a small door every day until Christmas Eve? | An Advent calendar |
| How often is a new candle lit in the Advent candleholder? | Every Sunday |
| What hangs in the window in most homes during Advent? | An Advent star |
| What is the date of Lucia? | December 13 |
| In what period did people begin celebrating Saint Lucia? | In Catholic times |
| In which century did the Lucia celebration take its present form? | The 19th century |
| What is the Lucia celebration largely about? | Spreading light in the dark |
| What does Lucia wear on her head? | A crown of candles |
| What is it called when Lucia and others walk with candles and sing? | A Lucia procession |
| Which spice is in Lucia buns? | Saffron |
| What does Christmas traditionally celebrate? | The birth of Jesus |
| What is the date of Christmas Eve? | December 24 |
| What is the Swedish word for the presents given on Christmas Eve? | Julklappar |
| What do many people bring into the house and decorate for Christmas? | A spruce tree |
| What is the Swedish word for the early church service on the morning of December 25? | Julotta |
| What is Christmas for many people who do not celebrate it religiously? | A family celebration |
| What happens to traditions when people move to another country? | They are brought along and adapted |
| Which holiday ends the fasting month of Ramadan? | Eid al-Fitr |
| What is Nowruz? | The Persian New Year |
| What is Newroz? | The Kurdish New Year |
| At what time of year are Nowruz and Newroz celebrated? | At the spring equinox in March |
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