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Christmas
Origins of Christmas
Chirstmas was a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus. It also became a secular family holiday observed by Christians and non-Christians alike.
Origins of Christmas
Different ways to celebrate Christmas around the world.
Different ways to celebrate Christmas around the world.
Philippines: the city of San Fernando holds Ligligan Parul (a Giant Lantern Festival) featuring dazzling parols.
Finland: Finish families traditionally eat a porridge made of rice and milk .
Barbados: Families eat baked ham decorated with pineapple and sorrel glazes.
Mexico. Mexico members of the Church put on Pastorelas (Shepherd's Plays) to retell the Christmas story.
Countries that don't celebrate Christmas.
Countries that don't celebrate Christmas.
Vietnam, Somalia, Uzbekistan, Iraq, China, Congo, Algeria, Yemen, Kazakhstan, United Arab Emirates, Libya, Iran, Azerbaijan, North Korea, Qatar, Saudi Arabia. These countrys don´t celebrate Christmas. The population of many countrys is prenominantly Muslim, so Christmas isn´t a major holiday. The population of Thailand is Buddhist, and while a large number of Christians live in Bangkok, December 25 passes as just another day.
Unsual Christmas traditions
Unsual Christmas traditions
Back in 1974, the American fast food restaurant KFC released a festive marketing campaign in Japan. Now, eat KFC in Japan in Christmas is a famous traditions.
In Germany, to hide a pickle on the tree and give a gift to whichever child in the household finds it is a popular tradition.
Christmas in UK and Spain.
Christmas crackers, markets, cards or decorations are popular traditions in UK. Manchester Christmas market is one of the largest markets outside Germany. Mice pies or Christmas pudding are typical Christmas dishes.
Christmas in UK and Spain.
Christmas lottery, lights or the 12 grapes are 3 very famous traditions in Spain. Churros with hot chocolate is a typical spanish dish.
Why do we like Christmas?
I like Christmas because I like to receive presents and the decorations.
I like Christmas because I like tohave dinner with my family and Chritmas days are rellay happy.