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Christmas around the World

Christmas around the World. By: Michael Shields & Colleen Drake. Christmas is celebrated differently around the world. What do we love about Christmas?. European Christmas. England Christmas Tradition. Does our delight reside in things?. Christmas cake in France. Mexico. Australia.

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Christmas around the World

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  1. Christmas around the World By: Michael Shields & Colleen Drake

  2. Christmas is celebrated differently around the world What do we love about Christmas?

  3. European Christmas • England Christmas Tradition • Does our delight reside in things? Christmas cake in France

  4. Mexico

  5. Australia • Or are the feelings in our heartsThe real gift that Christmas brings. • A new Australian tradition was evolved in 1937. On Christmas Eve, thousands of people used to gather in the city of Melbourne for the 'Carols by Candlelight' event and to sing their favorite Christmas songs. All members have a lit candle in their hands and it seems that the stars have come down on Earth from the Sky. People indulge in Christmas shopping and one can see Santa Claus on beaches on a surfboard or a surf lifesaving boat.

  6. Japan • Only 1 per cent of Japanese people believe in Christ. Even so, most Japanese people decorate their stores and homes with evergreens during Christmas. They enjoy giving each other gifts, and this is the part they celebrate

  7. Brazil Papai Noel (Father Noel) is the gift-bringer in Brazil. According to legend, he lives in Greenland. When he arrives in Brazil, he usually wears silk clothing due to the summer heat.

  8. References • http://www.worldofchristmas.net/christmas-world/australia.html • http://www.santas.net/japanesechristmas.htm • http://www.youtube.com/

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