This document summarizes Christmas traditions in several European countries and Central/South American nations. In Finland, Christmas Eve is when the tree is decorated and families listen to a radio broadcast of "Peace of Christmas." In France, Christmas is called Noel and families attend church services and place shoes by the fireplace for gifts from Pere Noel. In Italy, the Nativity scene is central and families say prayers around it on Christmas Eve. Central/South American nations focus on Nativity scenes and in Mexico there is a religious procession called La Posada on Christmas Eve.