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Let’s learn some facts about Christmas from different countries of the world!
Every Christmas, Canada sends the biggest, best fir
tree to Boston, USA.
Canada
A Christmas Eve dinner in Belgium features a ‘Christmas log’ made by layering a sponge roll with cream as dessert. Belgium
Finnish people believe that Santa Claus lives in the northern part of Finland.
Finland
St. Nicholas is known as Colacho in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica
Children belonging to some parts of Germany write letters to Christkindl for presents.
Germany
Nativity cribs having clay figures are used to decorate the house during Christmas in France.
France
Czech Republic sees Jezisek bringing presents for children during Christmas dinner. Czech
Republic
Silent Night, the most famous Christmas carol was written in Austria in 1818.
Austria
Australians love to decorate their houses with the
Australian Bush – a native tree with cream colored
flowers. Australia
Brazilians love to watch Christmas plays called Los Pasteros, or the three shepherds.
Brazil
In China, apples are gifted during Christmas.
China
In Argentina, a special Christmas decoration known as Pesebre is placed near the Christmas tree.
Argentina
In Ireland, a procession called the Wren Boys Procession takes place.
Ireland
During Christmas, churches in India are mainly decorated using Poinsettia flowers.
India
Hungarians call Christmas Eve as Szent-este.
Hungary
In Indonesia, Christmas tree made from chicken feathers can be found.
Indonesia
In Hong Kong, the name of Santa Claus is Sing Daan Lou Yan.
Hong Kong
Christmas in Iceland starts with the Christmas Tree getting decorated on St. Thorlakur’s Day, December 23rd. Iceland
Nativity scenes in Mexico are known as Nascimiento.
Mexico
In the Netherlands, Sinterklass (Santa Claus) travels to a city by sea and then rides through it on a white horse. Netherlands
Naples, Italy display the world largest crib with over 600 objects during Christmas.
Italy
In the Maori language of New Zealand, Merry Christmas is Meri Kirihimete.
New Zealand
A typical Norwegian Christmas tree decoration is the Julekurver.
Norway
In Japan, Santa Claus is not the only one bringing gifts for children. There is also Hoteiosho!
Japan
The most popular Christmas decoration in Philippines in the ‘Parol’ – a bamboo pole with a lighted star lantern at the top. Philippines
A Christmas meal in Poland starts with the sharing of a wafer biscuit called Oplatek having the picture of Mary, Joseph and Jesus. Poland
Children in Pakistan get their gifts from Christmas Baba!
Pakistan
Romania features the Dubasi – a drum-band of unmarried men.
Romania
In Russia, Father Frost brings gifts for children during New Year celebrations!
Russia
South Africans love to go carol singing during Christmas!
South Africa
In Sweden, the Christmas season is marked with the celebration of St. Lucia’s Day on December 13th.
Sweden
In Sri Lanka, Santa Claus is called Naththal Seeya.
Sri Lanka
December 28th: ‘Dia de los santos innocentes’ - the day when King Herod ordered babies to be killed for killing baby Jesus. Spain
Switzerland sees processions like the Urnäsch Silvesterkläuse taking place during the months of Christmas and New Year. Switzerland
Santa Claus prefers to dress in Red and Blue in South Korea!
South Korea
The traditional Christmas music of Venezuela is the Gaita.
Venezuela
Americans love to decorate their homes with lights and big statues of Santa Claus and his reindeers during Christmas. USA
People in Vietnam love celebrating Christmas by throwing confetti, and taking pictures of the different decorations and displays. Vietnam
Christmas in Zimbabwe features residents playing loud music through setting up huge stereos outside their homes. Zimbabwe