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The document discusses the traditions associated with Three Kings Day, a Christian holiday commemorating the biblical Magi's visit to baby Jesus. On this day in Mexico, gifts are traditionally exchanged instead of Christmas. Families gather for a meal of tamales and hot chocolate, with the person finding a figurine baked into a special bread obliged to make tamales for Candlemas. After dinner, children leave out shoes to receive gifts from the Three Kings overnight.
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English Christmas traditions include Advent calendars, decorating trees and houses, Father Christmas visiting on Christmas Eve to leave presents, Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, and a big dinner on Christmas Day centered around turkey. In Malta, Midnight Mass is also popular on Christmas Eve, churches are decorated with nativity scenes, and Christmas lunch features a large roasted capon and treacle ring. The French have their main Christmas meal called Réveillon on Christmas Eve which includes foods like turkey and oysters, children leave shoes by the fire for Pére Noel, and crèches include other characters. Spanish Christmas traditions focus on religion like La Mis Del Gallo mass and include a turkey dinner on Christmas Eve followed by celebrating in
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Christmas traditions vary widely around the world. In Spain, Christmas celebrations begin with a lottery drawing and feature family dinners with nougat and marzipan desserts. In Peru, families eat roast turkey for Christmas Eve dinner and exchange gifts on New Year's Eve rather than Christmas. Mexico's celebrations include Posadas parades in the streets and piñata breaking on Christmas Eve. [END SUMMARY]
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This document summarizes several British customs and traditions, including holidays and celebrations. It discusses Christmas traditions like decorating trees, exchanging gifts, and eating turkey dinner. It also describes Easter traditions of egg hunting, hot cross buns, and sunrise services. Additionally, it mentions St. Valentine's Day traditions of exchanging cards and candy, May Day celebrations with dancing around maypoles, and Guy Fawkes' Day fireworks on November 5th.
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Christmas in the UK is celebrated on December 25th with families gathering for a midday meal. The weeks before Christmas involve sending cards, attending nativity plays and church services. People also decorate their homes with Christmas decorations. Many British Christmas customs originated from pre-Christian winter festivals and Roman Saturnalia celebrations. A key tradition is the Christmas tree, which became popular after Queen Victoria's family adopted the practice.
Christmas in uk3
Christmas in the UK is celebrated on December 25th with families gathering for a midday meal. In the weeks before Christmas, British people send cards, attend nativity plays and church services. They also decorate their homes with Christmas decorations. Many British Christmas traditions predate Christianity and have roots in winter solstice festivals from ancient Roman times. Boxing Day is celebrated on December 26th and involves shopping or collecting money in clay boxes. The Christmas tree tradition was popularized in Britain by Queen Victoria's husband.
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- Christmas Eve (December 24th) is spent decorating homes, attending midnight mass, and marking the start of the holiday season.
- Christmas Day (December 25th) is celebrated with family, decorated trees, and gifts for children who believe in Santa Claus.
- Epiphany or Three Kings' Day (January 6th) ends the Christmas season with a party where everyone exchanges gifts, commemorating the visit of the Three Wise Men. Processions are held and children receive treats from the Kings after leaving out shoes and snacks the night before.
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The British celebrate Christmas through various traditions - sending Christmas cards, attending nativity plays and family gatherings. They decorate trees with lights, tinsel and baubles and homes with holly, ivy and mistletoe. Children write letters to Santa and leave mince pies and carrots for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve. On Christmas Day, families open presents under the tree and have a large meal including roast turkey before pulling crackers. Boxing Day involves sales and charity giving. The Christmas season ends with the Twelfth Night and remembering the Three Wise Men.
Christmas time
Christmas is celebrated on December 25th in the UK and US, where most people are Christian. Christmas Eve and Boxing Day on the 26th are also celebrated. Families gather for Christmas dinner which typically includes roast turkey. Decorations include Christmas trees, candles, balls and paper chains. Santa Claus brings gifts that children leave out in stockings. Shopping has become an important tradition as most people buy presents for family and friends, beginning with Black Friday in the US.
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Christmas is celebrated around the world and involves various traditions and customs. It originated from a Christian religious holiday but is now widely celebrated with both secular and religious observances. Common traditions include special meals and foods, decorating trees and homes with holly, ivy and lights, attending church services, sending greeting cards, giving gifts often delivered by Santa Claus or Father Christmas, and spending time with family and friends. In Vietnam, Christmas is becoming more popular especially among young people who celebrate with parties, going to karaoke and church, though many do not know its religious meaning.
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This document provides information on winter festivals celebrated in several European countries. It discusses New Year's traditions in Bulgaria, including cutting vasilopita cake for good luck. Trifon Zarezan day in February honors the patron saint of wine. Christmas Eve involves carolers going door-to-door. In Romania, children receive gifts from Saint Nicholas on his day based on their behavior. Christmas Eve features caroling. Poland's Christmas Eve called Wigilia involves extensive preparations. Epiphany honors the Three Wise Men. Turkey celebrates a quiet New Year and Republic Day honors Atatürk. Italy's Carnival precedes Lent and involves masks. New Year's Eve dinner includes lentils and pork. Christmas
The winter holiday season
The document discusses various winter holidays celebrated in the United States. It describes Christmas traditions such as exchanging gifts, hanging stockings, decorating trees and homes with plants. It also discusses the origins of Santa Claus and the reasons for celebrating on December 25th. The passage also summarizes the Jewish festival of Hanukkah and the African-American celebration of Kwanzaa. New Year's Eve traditions like watching balls drops and making resolutions are outlined as well as regional customs for Chinese and Jewish New Years.
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The document discusses various Christmas and Easter traditions in Greece and Czechia. In Greece, some key traditions include decorating boats instead of trees, baking vasilopita cakes with coins inside, singing carols, and exchanging gifts brought by Saint Basil/Agios Vasilis. In Czechia, traditions involve klapání processions, fancy breads, coloring eggs, whipping on Easter Monday, and celebrating religious holidays like Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Both cultures put strong emphasis on religious observances, special foods, and multi-day celebrations around Christmas and Easter seasons.
Holidays
The document provides information about several holidays and cultural celebrations in the United Kingdom. It discusses Christmas, which is celebrated on December 25th and involves decorating homes and eating special meals. It also mentions Boxing Day, New Year's celebrations with fireworks and parties, May Day celebrations including Morris dancing and crowning a May Queen, and the Lord Mayor's Show parade in London.
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The document summarizes how Christmas is celebrated in various countries around the world. In Germany, houses are decorated and Advent calendars are used. Children leave letters for Christkind and presents are opened on Christmas Eve. In Italy, a nativity scene called a presepe is traditionally set up and presents are believed to be delivered by Jesus. In Mexico, Las Posadas celebrations reenact Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem for nine days leading up to Christmas.
Christmas around the world
Christmas is celebrated differently around the world. In Germany, houses are decorated with candles, wreaths, and nativity scenes. Children leave letters for Christkind and receive gifts on Christmas Eve. In Belgium, Christmas was not celebrated during the Soviet Union but is now on December 25th or January 7th. In Australia, Christmas is more casual with a relaxed schedule of meals with family and gifts.
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