Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Country Christmas Presentations

Ecuador
1- There are two large dolls under their trees.
2- They have the biggest and best beauty pageant.
3- People give other people tours of their houses.

Egypt
1- Egyptians celebrate in the parks, cinemas, and theatres.
2- They eat a meal after Christmas service of bread, rice, garlic, and boiled meat.
3- Christmas is celebrated on the 7th of January.

 Russia
1- Christmas celebrated on January 7th.
2- There are gifts and trees.
3- Saint Nicholas sees them.

China
1- It is not a major holiday.
2- Santa Clause is called Dun Che Lao Ren.
3- They have celebrations called Ta Chiu.

El Salvador
1- Buildings are it up in different colors.
2- Many rich people donate money.
3- They put Baby Jesus dolls under the tree.

India
1- They use decorations made of mangoes and bananas.
2- There is a 2 hour ceremony at all churches.
3- They sacrifice a goat to represent freedom and holiness.

Russia
1- It's called the religious festival.
2- People fast during this time.
3- People gather in churches.

Japan
1- It is not a national holiday.
2- They decorate homes, give presents, and cook special meals.
3- Their trees aren't big.

France
1- Children put their shoes in front of the fireplace.
2- They have a celebration called le Reveillon.
3-The main decoration is in houses.

Morocco
1- They have Ramadan.
2- It is usually celebrated for a whole month.
3- Many people gain weight during Ramadan.

Madagascar
1- It is hot during Christmas.
2- Most people go to church on Christmas Eve.
3- The services last about seven hours.

Italy
1- It is celebrated from December 24th - January 6th.
2- It follows a winter solstice festival, Saturnalia.
3- Decorations have not been popluar since recently.

Peru
1- It's celebrated as Nocha Buena on December 24th.
2- They have family get togethers and eat turkey apple sauce.
3- They have gifts under the tree.

Germany
1- Santa Clause doesn't come.
2- There's no eating junk food.
3- Children hang a shoe or boot on the fireplace.

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