A collection of Christmas!

Christmas in the United States:

Christmas in the U.S. is celebrated every 25 of December. It is usually done by having a tree decorated and placed in the living room. Then, according to the stories, Santa Claus comes at night on the 24 of December and leaves presents for the children. The following morning the kids wake up and open the presents left to them by Santa!

Christmas in Mexico:

Christmas in Mexico is a little different compared to their neighbors to the north. In recent years there has been a pull to having their Christmas be similar to the one in the U.S. but with some additions. In Mexico, on January 16, people celebrate what is known as "El Dia de los Reyes Magos" which is about the three wise kings that brought gifts to Joseph and Mary for baby Jesus after his birth. Kids are also given gifts on this day. 

Christmas in Sweden:

Christmas in Sweden is very different in contrast to the other countries. One of the biggest days in Sweden during December is the 13. The day is called Saint Lucia's Day. It is about a woman who used to help prosecuted Christians in Rome. It is celebrated by a girl dressing up in a white dress and a red sash around her waist and a crown of candles on her head. On December 24 there is a big feast where foods like Herring, Gravlax (cured salmon in sugar, salt and dill), and Julskinka (Smoked ham) are served. On Christmas day it is common for people to go to church early in the morning.

Christmas in China

In China, only about one percent of people are Christians, so most people only know a few things about Christmas. Because of this, Christmas is only often celebrated in the major cities. In these big cities there are Christmas Trees, lights and other decorations on the streets and in department stores. Santa Claus is called 'Shen Dan Lao Ren' and has grottos in shops like is Europe and

America.  The Christmas Trees that most people would see would be in shopping malls! A tradition that's becoming popular, on Christmas Eve, is giving apples. Many stores have apples wrapped up in colored paper for sale. People give apples on Christmas Eve because in Chinese Christmas Eve is called 'Ping An Ye' (which means quiet or silent night) and the word for apple in Chinese is 'Ping Guo' which sounds similar.

Christmas in Greece

On Christmas Eve, children, especially boys, often go out singing 'kalanda' (carols) in the streets. They play drums and triangles as they sing. Sometimes the will also carry model boats decorated with nuts which are painted gold. Carrying a boat is a very old custom in the Greek Islands. Every December, in

Aristotelous Square in the city of Thessaloniki (which is the second biggest city Greece) a huge Christmas Tree and three masted sailing ship are put up. It's a popular tourist attraction. A traditional table decoration are loaves of 'christopsomo' (Christ bread). It's a round sweet loaf and the crust is often decorated with what the family do for a living (if you're a fisherman there would be fish, etc.).

Christmas in South Africa

Because South Africa is in the Southern Hemisphere, Christmas comes in the summer. So there's lots of sun and beautiful flowers in full bloom.The schools are closed for the Christmas holidays and some people like to go camping. Going carol singing, on Christmas Eve, is very popular in towns and cities. Carols by Candlelight services are also popular on Christmas Eve. And many

people go to a Christmas morning Church Service.South Africa laos has several other UK Christmas traditions, because of its history with the UK. On Christmas day afternoon, people visit family and friends or might go for a trip into the country side to play games or have a swim. In Afrikaans (one the languages spoken in South Africa) Happy/Merry Christmas is 'Geseënde Kersfees'.