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Christmas Worldwide: The Largest Christmas Ever

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The Largest Christmas Ever provides a lot of information on how Christmas Time is celebrated in the world.

Here are the top five reasons why this is The Largest Christmas Ever lens:

  • Lots of countries are represented
  • You will learn how Christmas is celebrated around the world
  • You will discover the 6 main Christmas symbols
  • You will learn that some countries do not know about Santa Claus
  • You are going to learn that santa claus a serious competitor

Enjoy :)

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Christmas Time

Christmas Coloring And Crafts Printable 

Christmas Time In The USA 

On the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Santa Claus is coming to announce the beginning of the Christmas shopping season.

American people love to celebrate Christmas and set up a decorated Christmas in their home.

Children hang empty stocks on the fireplace and on the Christmas morning they find them filled with candy and small toys.

Christmas In Scandinavian Countries 

During the Christmas Dinner, Scandinavian people reserve a place for the souls of the deceased members of their family.

Once they finish to eat, they read the bible.

The whole family is singing Christmas songs and dance around the Christmas tree.

Christmas Symbols 

* The Advent:

It consists of a burning candle four Sundays before Christmas; which symbolize the rebirth of light after the winter solstice.

* The December 24th Christmas Mass:

This Mass celebrates the birth of Jesus.

* The Christmas Crib:

It symbolizes the birth of Jesus in Christian homes.

* The Christmas tree:

A symbol from the pagan celebration and representing life.

* The Yule log:

Represents the log that we put in the fireplace to warm up on Christmas Eve.

* Santa Claus:

An American creation, inspired by the Christian Saint Nicholas.

By the way, Saint Nicholas, the Great Patron of Schoolboys, is the serious competitor of Santa Claus ;-)

Christmas In Italy 

In Italy, Christmas lasts three days, from December 24th till 26th.

Christmas traditions vary from one region to another one and, depending on the region it is Babo Natale (Father Christmas) or the "Gesu Bambino" (Little Jesus) who brings gifts on December 25th.

The Italian Christmas dessert is the famous "Panettone".

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Christmas In Spain 

In Spain, Santa Claus is less important than Magi.

Magi distribute gifts to children on January 6th.

But for Christmas, Spanish people decorate the streets with lights. The windows of the shops are filled with lots of gifts and Spanish celebrate the Christmas Evening with their family.

As usual, a Spanish feast is always the opportunity to eat a lot of Spanish specialities and drink one of the most famous wine in the world: Spanish wine (I personally love the "Sangre de Toro" wine).

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Christmas In Belgium 

Let's start with my nice little country: Belgium.

We have a festival especially dedicated to children; which is Saint Nicholas (Sinter Klaas), The Great Patron of Schoolboys, on December 6th.

One week before December 6th, each night, Saint Nicholas brings sweets sweets in the slippers of good children (traditional version) or One month before December 6th he does the same thing (commercial version).

On December 5th Eve, parents and children dress the dining room table with a plate full of cookies and a glass of milk for Saint Nicholas, a carrot for his ass.

On December 6th, early in the morning, the glass is empty, the carrot is eaten, and there are only crumbs of biscuits.

The table is now lined with dozens of toys, sweets, marzipan, chocolate...

Saint Nicholas has a companion: Père Fouettard (Zwarte Piet or Black Pete) who punishes wicked children.

We decorate our houses, we have a family Christmas Eve but Christmas gifts are reserved to the adults ;-)

Ok, kids generally receive clothes and books at Christmas.

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Christmas In The Other European Countries 

In Romania, on December 24th, there is a Christmas candle burning until the morning of December 25th.

In Russia, Christmas Day happens on January 7th, according to the Orthodox calendar.

In Greece the Christmas period begins on Christmas Eve and ends at the Epiphany.

Christmas is less important than Easter.

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Christmas In France 

Unlike their Belgian neighbours and even if Alsace celebrates Saint Nicholas, French people dedicate Christmas Time to their children.

Streets and the houses are decorated several weeks before Christmas.

There are a lot of French Christmas customs:

The well known Christmas Markets and Villages,

The Christmas tree decorating,

Family Christmas Dinner: France is famous for its cooking, Christmas meals are up to the country's reputation.

Santa Claus who is named "Père Noël" or "Papa Noël" even sometimes "Petit Papa Noël",

Christmas gifts; which consist on toys for children,

And much more.

The French Overseas Departments also celebrate Christmas even if there is no snow in their countries.

Great stuff you can buy about Christmas Worldwide 

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Christmas In England 

Christmas is celebrated in England with enthusiasm.

Children sing "Christmas Carols" in the streets.

English people eat their famous "Christmas Pudding" at the end of the Christmas Dinner.

Did you know that "Christmas Pudding" is the title of an Agatha Christie Mystery? Hey! I love her! Her most famous hero is... the Belgian Hercule Poirot (I'm Belgian ;-)))

In England, Santa Claus fills the English children socks with gifts.

British people also exchange greeting cards; which are a British creation.

I love England and I dream of being able to celebrate Christmas in England.

Your turn: Am I right? 

rms

So glad you joined the Best Christmas Ever group!

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rms

Thank you for a very interesting lens!

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Nice lens! I love the International Theme. Definitely five stars.

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Christmas In The Netherlands 

The Netherlands also celebrate Saint Nicholas who is called "Sinterklaas".

The old bearded man is travelling by boat and is accompanied by many black aids.

They distribute gifts to good children.

Traditions are evolving and the Dutch people reserve the big gifts for Christmas Time because they profit from the bargain sales after Sinter Klaas.

Christmas Greeting Cards 

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Christmas In Portugal 

Christmas Eve is a holiday.

The Portuguese attend the Christmas Midnight Mass; which is called : "Missa Do Galo".

If there is no Christmas tree in Portugal, there is nevertheless a "Wooden Christmas".

Scandinavian Countries 

During the Christmas Dinner, Scandinavian people reserve a place for the souls of the deceased members of their family.

Once they finish to eat, they read the bible.

The whole family is singing Christmas songs and dance around the Christmas tree.

Christmas Stories 

Christmas 2008 - Activities and Sights in Belgium - Associated Content
Each year, authorities and associations of Belgian towns organize their Christmas activities and sights. If you planned to spend the holiday season in Europe, and especially in Belgium, you have made an excellent choice and will have the opportunity to participate in these great events.

Belgian people are a warm people, always delighted to welcome you and make you discover the cultural wealth of their country but also to inform you that they are interested in foreign cultures and practice their customs with a great talent.