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CHRISTMAS IN TURKEY . As we are Muslims , we do not have a lot of traditions about Christmas like you . For our culture , Christmas means ending of a year and starting a new year .
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As weareMuslims, we do not have a lot of traditionsaboutChristmaslikeyou. Forourculture, Christmasmeansending of a yearandstarting a newyear.
Wejustcelebratethenight of 31stDecember. We do not start doinganyspecialpreparationsandwe do not have a holidaystartingthedaysbefore.
DECORATIONWedecoratethehousesbyusingornamentations. WealsohaveChristmastreesdecoratedcolorfulornamentations.
FOODForChristmas meal, thereare no special menus. Peopleeatwhatevertheywantsuch as turkey, chicken, kebap.But wegenerallyeatchestnutsafter meal.
GAMEDuringthenight, peopletrytohavefun. Sotheyplaysomegamessuch as “tombala” (bingo). Tombala is very popular gameforChristmas.
PRESENTS/GIFTSPeoplegivepresentstotheirfriendsorfamilymembers. Theyaimtomaketheirfriendsorfamilymembersenterthenewyearhappily.
CAROLA TurkishcarolaboutChristmas is below. I hopeyoulike it. Have a nice listen.