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eason’s greetings from all of us at Barr!
Again in 2021, we’re pleased to make a $100,000 donation in honor of you, our clients and partners, to charitable causes that make our communities stronger and our world better: housing, STEM education, and disaster relief. Thank you for making this donation possible. Wishing you peace, joy, and a perfect blend of the old and new during the holidays and in 2022!
Take The Global Holiday QuizG
lobal Holiday Quiz
From Barr Engineering Co.
1. During the holidays, parents in Italy help ensure their children receive gifts and candy from the good witch Befana by leaving her a gift of:
Broccoli, sausage, and a glass of wine
Pizzelle, pignoli cookies, and espresso
Ravioli, ciabatta, and a glass of limoncello
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2. In Nassau, Bahamas, celebration of Junkanoo starts at 2 a.m. and continues until 10 a.m. the following day. Celebrants stay awake thanks to:
Hourly foot races down city streets
A parade with a constant stream of dance troupes
An hours-long fast followed by an hours-long feast
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3. Across parts of Europe and Scandinavia, a beast-like creature carries chains or other ominous items instead of presents for ill-behaved children. The name of Santa’s sinister counterpart is:
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4. In Japan, it’s common to feast on which fast-food delight during the holiday season:
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5. In Israel, Sephardic Jews share which sweet treat during Hanukah:
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6. In Greece, lights adorn which objects in addition to trees:
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7. On December 23 in Oaxaca, Mexico, shopkeepers entice customers into their stores by displaying elaborate carvings made from:
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8. In Caracas, Venezuela, it’s common to arrive at Christmas mass using which mode of transportation?
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9. If you live in Ukraine, you’re likely to adorn your tree with the following to bring you good luck in the New Year:
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10. According to Icelandic folklore, people who have not completed their work and obtained new holiday clothes may be eaten by the monstrous:
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