Christmas Around the World

We write letters to Pere Noel. We celebrate St. Nicholas day by putting our shoes outside to get treats.

• France

• England

• Italy

• Germany

We visit Christkindlmarkles to shop for gifts and eat food. We decorate with glass Christmas ornaments, have advent wreaths and nutcrackers.

• France

• England

• Italy

• Germany

The Christmas tree and Christmas cards began here. We also go Christmas caroling and enjoy opening Christmas crackers.

• France

• England

• Italy

• Germany

La Befana brings presents and candy to good children. We set up a nativity scene or presepe. We have a Cenone or "big dinner" of fish and clams.

• France

• England

• Germany

• Italy

We stay up late on Christmas eve to break a pinata. We eat Tamales and decorate with poinsettias.

• China

• Mexico

• Canada

• India

We decorate for New Years with red lanterns and lucky coins. We watch dancers at the Dragon Parade.

• Mexico

• Canada

• India

• China

We decorate with strings of flowers. We create beautiful patterns called rangoli with brightly colored rice or sand.

• Mexico

• Canada

• India

• China

We eat Turkey and hang stockings. We go to the Santa Parade or Winterlude.

• Mexico

• Canada

• India

• China