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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