The Magic Of Christmas - Customs & Traditions from Around the World
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The Magic Of Christmas - Customs & Traditions from Around the World
Christmas is celebrated all around the world. Each country has different customs and traditions. Learn about the Christmas traditions around the world. Different countries celebrate in their own way including different dates, food, drinks which lead to a variety of diverse Christmas traditions around the World!
How do each of the countries celebrate? What symbols can be found in their homes? When do they celebrate? What special food and drinks are enjoyed?
Do they give gifts and presents? Does the figure of Santa Claus form part of their Customs or is Saint Nicholas used as their figure?
Do they have similar symbols, customs and Customs associated with the Yule Log, Plum Pudding, the Bells, the songs, evergreens such as the holly and the ivy, stockings, the tree, the Advent Wreath, the candles, the lights, the cards, decorations, ornaments and baubles, reindeer, elves and the gifts?
Discover the celebrations, gift giving, Santa Claus and other customs followed in Argentina, Australia, Canada, Cuba, Costa Rica, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hawaii, Holland, Hungary, Jamaica, Japan, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latin America, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Portugal, Russia and Spain.
Contents:
Introduction The Meaning of Christmas Christmas Pagan Origins Christmas Eve When was Jesus Born Where was Jesus Born Tracking Santa on Christmas Eve Different Names for Santa Claus Santa’s Reindeer Santa Claus Good Bad List Where Does Santa Claus Live? The Legend History of Santa Claus Father Christmas Saint Nicholas Christmas Symbols and Meanings Advent Advent Calendar Advent Wreath Boxing Day Candy Canes Christmas Eve Christmas Tree Christmas Evergreens Chocolate Gold Coins Frankincense Christmas Cards Holly Ivy Three Wise Men Magi Myrrh Mistletoe Plum Pudding Poinsettia Star of Bethlehem Christmas Angels Christmas Baubles Christmas Bells Christmas Cactus Christmas Candles Christmas Cards Christmas Carols Christmas Colors Christmas Cookies Christmas Crackers Christmas Decorations Christmas Flowers Christmas Rose Christmas Garlands Christmas Gingerbread Christmas Kettle Christmas Ornaments Christmas Parades Christmas Pudding Christmas Seals Christmas Star Christmas Stockings Christmas Village Christingle 12 Days of Christmas 12 Days of Christmas Lyrics Shepherds in the Bible Yule Log Christmas Traditions around the World