5 Christmas Traditions From Around The World

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Christmas Traditions

Christmas is celebrated in various ways around the world, and different cultures have unique traditions that make the holiday special.

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Importance Of Traditions

These traditions reflect the diversity of cultures and the ways people around the world come together to celebrate the holiday season.

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Traditions From Around

Here are some Christmas traditions from various countries:

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1. Christkind & Advent Calendars

In Germany, children receive gifts from the Christkind, a golden-haired angelic figure. Advent calendars, with small doors containing chocolates or small gifts, are also popular.

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2. Feast Of The Seven Fishes

Italian-Americans, especially, celebrate the Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve. It involves a meal with seven different types of fish or seafood dishes.

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3. Posadas

Posadas are a series of processions reenacting Mary and Joseph's search for a place to stay in Bethlehem

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4. Spider Webs & Christmas Trees

Ukrainian Christmas trees are often adorned with spider webs made of tinsel.

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5. Sinterklaas

While the Dutch celebrate Christmas, they also have a unique tradition on December 5th called Sinterklaas.

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Do you also follow a particular Christmas tradition?

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