This document compares Christmas traditions in three countries: In America, common Catholic traditions include going to Mass, giving presents, decorating trees, and visiting family. Popular foods are meatloaf, ham, turkey, and cookies. In Japan, Christmas is celebrated with origami and candle decorations on trees. It is seen as a celebration of love. Traditional foods include fruit cakes, roast goose, and oven-roasted brine-soaked turkey. In Australia, Christmas falls in summer so people often relax on the beach. Plum pudding is a common culinary custom there.