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Christmas Around the World Celebrating Traditions from everywhere

Christmas Around the World Celebrating Traditions from everywhere !

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Christmas is celebrated

differently all over the world.

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Holiday Traditions

Boys and girls all around the world will celebrate this year their special holiday traditions their families hold dear.

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Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for

take-off, some customs we will celebrate from all around the

world!

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England

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Germany

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In France…• In France, families enjoy two creches, or

nativities.• Holly and greens are used as decoration.• The family gathers around and sings carols

as Jesus is placed in the manger.• Special cookies are baked with a bean

inside. The person who finds the bean becomes King of the party.

• Shoes are left by the fire for Pere Noel to fill with candy and toys.

• Children go to bed early to dream about their Christmas miracle.

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Sweden

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In Sweden…• Saint Lucia Day is celebrated December

13th • The oldest girl in the house dresses up

in a white dress and candles on her head.

• She wakes up early and brings treats to her family.

• A small, elf-like figure, Juletomte, brings the gifts.

• Christmas Day is a quiet, religious day.

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Italy

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Mexico

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In Israel… • Hanukkah, or Chanukah is the most

important winter festival of the Jewish religion.

• It is celebrated for 8 days, to celebrate the battle for religious freedom.

• The light a menorah in remembrance and thanksgiving to God.

• Games are played each night, including the Dreidel.

• They eat potato pancakes called latkes.

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In Africa… • Originally Christmas was celebrated

as only a religious holiday.• Queen Victoria introduced many of

the customs that are used in African countries today.

• You might see Santa Claus, gifts, cards, Christmas trees and stockings.

• Special music is played.• Many families celebrate with a big

dinner.

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United States

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Christmas is celebrated differently all over the world.