Christmas Splendor in Various Countries
Christian families in various parts of the earth simultaneously celebrate Christmas this December. Each place has its own way and unique tradition in accordance with the culture in which they live. How splendor of Christmas celebrations in different countries?
1. Christmas in Spain
In Spain, when celebrating Christmas, usually nacimiento (the word “palungan” in Spanish) is placed in the middle of the room. Then on Christmas day the whole family kneel around the palungan, and prayed and sang Christmas carols. There is habit that children do, is put their shoes in the window that is filled with various candies and toys.
2. Christmas in Mexico
Mexican people celebrate Christmas by holding the festival for 9 days. Every night shows attraction of many different families with children headed by carrying a statue of Jesus, Mary and Joseph are made from clay. They walked into homes that are establish pusada (read: party) and sing Christmas carols. Meanwhile, some of them were trying to solve a doll made of clay suspended in the ceiling) so that all participants will be bombarded with candy and prizes from the puppet is made.
3. Christmas in Austria
Vacation begins on December 6, where the children gathered to await the arrival of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) and his assistant named Krampus (or Black Piet). On Christmas Eve, the fish is the main menu family dinner. Then proceed with the distribution of prizes where the whole family around the Christmas tree has been decorated with lights and candied plums.
4. Christmas in Germany
The Christmas tree is an absolute matter in every home in Germany Christian family. Towards Christmas night the parents will prepare and decorate the Christmas tree with apples, candy, nuts, cakes, toy cars, toy trains, angels, gold, what a pleasure the whole family, and candles. The gifts are placed under the Christmas tree. When all was ready, the bell rung as a signal for children to enter the “Christmas Room.” The children sing praises, listen to Christmas stories, and open their presents are under the Christmas tree.
5. Christmas in French
On Christmas Eve, French children put their shoes always in front of the fireplace, hoping Santa Claus (Pere Noel) will fill their shoes with gifts. Midnight feast on Christmas Eve is the flesh, called “le reveillon”. Reveillon means get up, or call for the first day. So reveillon is a symbol of spiritual resurrection of the meaning of Jesus’ birth. Meat can consist of oysters, sausages, wine, grilled ham, grilled chicken, salad, fruit and cake. In Southern France there is a unique tradition. Pie / Cake Christmas Meat (calendeau pain) are cross cut and eaten only after the first part was given to the poor.
6. Christmas in Phillipine
Filipino people really like Christmas, Christmas songs have aired on various radio stations and even since september. On 16 till December 24 this morning held a special service called “Misa de Gallo”, and after the service is usually provided by a variety of typical regional dishes made from rice. On Christmas Eve, after attending the midnight mass, Filipino families gather to enjoy dinner together. The menu was quite inviting taste, which is a whole roast pork, bacon, cheese and various other dishes. This is where families gather to health and safety apply to everyone. Then Christmas gifts are opened with joy.
7. Christmas in Korea
The children in Korea have their own traditions in celebrating Christmas, that is by giving each other Christmas cards. No matter how many school friends or friends play, they will send and reply to all the cards they receive, even with such children in Korea need to spend hours of sleep at night only to return the Christmas cards are. Uniquely, each card has a different content. This shows how they express their feelings to everyone they know.
8. Christmas in Australia
Unlike the Christmas atmosphere which is often described as falling in the winter, Christmas in Australia actually fell in the summer. Therefore, many shades of Christmas activities they do in the pool, beach, or shopping center. Cricket game that started the day after Christmas and rowboat races (yacht) from Sydney to Hobart in Sydney Harbor are two important sporting event which is held every Christmas. But like a Christmas tradition in many other countries, the Christian family in Australia are also taking time to gather and eat together on Christmas Eve.
9. Christmas in China
Christian Children in China decorating their home and Christmas tree with lanterns and flowers from paper. The lantern was reminded them of Jesus, the Light of the world.
10. Christmas in Ireland
On Christmas night in Ireland, the youngest in a family lit candles and placed it on the biggest window. Candles will be kept burning throughout the night to light the way for those who seek shelter, as Mary and Joseph on the first Christmas.
11. Christmas in Sweden
The Feast of Saint Lucia on December 13 is the first celebration of Christmas in Sweden. Saint Lucia’s name used to remember a little girl named Lucia who brought food to Christians hiding hundreds of years ago. The oldest child in a family wearing a candle on his head and brought bread for breakfast for their families in bed.
12. Christmas in Venezuela
In Venezuela the kids get Christmas presents on January 6, namely the three-day celebration of the Magi. Before bed, the children put straw for the camels of the Magi, and in the morning they will find a gift of the Magi.
13. Christmas in Greenland
Families in Greenland Christmas trees have to import from abroad, because in their countries did not grow the tree.
6. Christmas in UK
Pudding, plum and pie are traditional foods served at Christmas time in England. First Christmas card was also created in this country.
15. Christmas in Poland
In Poland every Christmas Eve is always provided a seat at the table for the baby Jesus.
16. Christmas in Liberia
Most of the population in Liberia does not celebrate Christmas, but they decorate their homes with palm tree decorated with red bells and singing Christmas carols.
17. Christmas in Iraq
On Christmas Eve the whole family would gather to hear the Christmas story. A child will read the Christmas story from the Bible while other family members held candles.
Wherever Christmas is celebrated, the spirit that lives inside is the same: “to bring love and peace in the world”. Merry Christmas 2009 and Happy New Year 2010.
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