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Father Christmas brings British children presents on December 24th: he is derived from Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children who, in some European countries, brings sweets on December 5th, 6th or 7th. |
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There is an ancient belief that at midnight on Christmas Eve all water turns to wine. |
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In Poland all animals are believed to have the ability to talk at midnight on Christmas Eve, but only for one hour. Not everyone can hear them. Who can? |
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In Sweden, it is considered unlucky to be out and about at midnight on Christmas Eve because of something you might meet. What? |
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If you happen to look in the right direction at midnight on Christmas Eve, the location of buried treasure will be revealed. Where is this belief held? |
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Another tradition from Poland: on Christmas Eve sheaves or handfuls of harvest grain are placed in the four corners of a room to remind the family that Jesus was born in a stable. Which room? |
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In the Orthodox Russian church a traditional feast takes place at sunset on Christmas Eve. How many different dishes make up the feast? |
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Who is usually credited for the poem that begins like this?
"'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house..." |
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Who composed the opera "Christmas Eve"? |
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What did my true love give to me on Christmas Eve? |
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