CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD
a bit of history, tradition, and expressions

"Merry Christmas"
Santa Names
Tree Decorations

Australia
Cookies in the shape of koalas & kangaroos

Austria/Germany - Frohliche Weihnachten!
Christkind, Kringel, Saint Nicholas
Stockings and candy canes

Belgium - Zalige Kertfeest!
Noel, Saint Nicholas, Christkind and Black Pete

Brazil - Feliz Natal!
Papai Noel
Parrots and chocolate kisses

 

China - Sheng Tan Kuai Loh!

Denmark - Glaedelig Jul!
Julinisse

England - Happy Christmas!
Father Christmas
Royal crown and bells

Finland - Hauskaa Joulua!
Old Man Christmas

France - Joyeux Noel!
Pere Noel or le Petit

Greece - Eftihismena Christougenna!

Ireland - Nodlig mhaith chugnat!

Italy - Buon Natale!
Befana
Candles and crèches

Japan - Japanese
Santa Kurohsu

Mexico - Feliz Navidad!
Three Kings
Poinsettias

Netherlands - Hartelijke Kerstroeten!
Noel, Saint Nicholas, Christkind and Black Pete

Norway - Gledelig Jul!

Poland - Boze Narodzenie!
Star Man or Wise Men

Portugal - Boas Festas!

Romania - Sarbatori vesele!

Russia - Hristos Razdajetsja!
Basbouschka
Matryoshka dolls

Serbo-Croatia - Sretan Bozic!

Slovenian - Srecen Bozic!

Spain - Feliz Dia de Pascuas!
Three Kings
Matadors and hand fans

Sweden - God Jul!
Straw goats and flags on strings

Wales - Nadolig Llawen!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

 

 


 

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