Though international warming has decreased the chances of there being snow over the holiday interval, the weather should nonetheless be vivid and cold making it perfect for exploring the town and experiencing all it has to offer.
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CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORLD
THE MOST CURIOUS CHRISTMAS CUSTOMS IN THE WORLD
With the arrival of Christmas comes that time of the year to decorate the house with lights, put up the Christmas tree and sing Christmas carols. And what do they do in other countries? In this article, you can discover the traditions of other parts of the world.
Christmas the typical tradition for the Spanish may seem strange to others, but the ones I bring you today will also surprise you. Here you will discover the most curious Christmas customs and traditions in the world, it is very interesting to know the celebrations depending on the country. Surely more than one of the ones that I am going to tell you about, let's go there!
Christmas traditions around the world
Although it is hard for us to believe, many Spanish Christmas traditions are not celebrated equally in the rest of the planet. There are even countries that don't even celebrate Christmas and others that take the opportunity to eat up to 12 different dishes on Christmas Eve (although we almost do it too). Do you want to know more about these curiosities? Keep reading and I'll tell you.
1. The “Santa Claus” of the Netherlands and Belgium – Sinterklaas
Did you know that Santa Claus does not come to the Netherlands? On December 5, Sinterklass rides with his assistant Zwarte Piet through the country, distributing gifts and sweets. According to what they say, 3 weeks before Sinterklaas leaves Spain and arrives at the Dutch port. Lately, the last Saturday of November arrives where that afternoon the children leave a letter at the door of the house with what they want and the next day they find sweets and chocolates. And on December 5, if they have been good, they will be able to open their gifts and celebrate that day with their family. Moral of the story: the Dutch love to eat chocolate.
On the other hand, Christmas day is very important for Catholics, many families go to church and the same thing happens in Belgium.
2 . Christmas Day in Ukraine and Russia
When is Christmas exactly? It is always on December 24, right? In principle, yes, but not in all countries. For some Orthodox Christians, it is January 6, which happens in Ukraine, Christmas Day is a traditional holiday with 12 different wishes, one for each of Jesus' apostles. In Ukraine they receive gifts on New Year's Day, in Russia Christmas is on January 7th. Oh, and Christmas trees in Ukraine might look more like Halloween, as they are covered in spider webs and fake spiders.
Neither Santa Claus nor Saint Nicholas comes here as in many Eastern countries, in Russia Ded Moroz and Snegurochka come. During Christmas, they eat a lot, sing and of course, the Christmas tree cannot be missing, the only different thing is the different dates since their calendar is based on the Julian calendar and not the Gregorian one.
3. Christmas markets in Germany
3. Christmas markets in Germany
Christmas is one of the most beautiful times of the year to
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1. Christmas in Budapest
If you’re thinking about spending Christmas in what is widely regarded as one of Central
Europe’s most beautiful cities then you would be making an excellent choice. The
architecture is stunning, the accommodation Budapest has to offer is warm and
inviting and the Hungarians make excellent hosts.
Although global warming has decreased the chances of there being snow over the
holiday period, the weather should still be bright and cold making it ideal for exploring
the city and experiencing all it has to offer.
There is something magical about old European cities at this time of year. The
atmosphere is hard to beat in many but thanks to the romantic Danube River which
flows through the center of Budapest, dividing Buda (West Bank) and Pest (East Bank)
into two, your stay here is sure to be a memorable one. As for accommodation
Budapest has plenty to offer those on a budget or those wanting to splash out.
So what does Budapest have to entertain the Christmas vacationer? Many Hungarians
cherish tradition and like to celebrate the festive period as it has been done for hundreds
of years.
One of the most famous of these customs is the Budapest Christmas Fair which is held in
the center of the city in Vörösmarty Square. With over 100 wooden stalls selling
everything from high quality arts and handicrafts to delicious mulled wine, this is the
perfect place to pick up a last minute gift or a souvenir. This year the fair runs from the
18th of November to the 30th of December.
If you’re in Budapest with your significant other what could be more romantic than an
evening cruse down the Danube? The buildings along the banks of the river and the
bridges will be strung with lights making it the ideal backdrop to an evening of traditional
Hungarian fare and a live band.
For more music head to the Danube Palace, or Duna Palota as it’s called in Hungarian,
for their fabulous Christmas Chamber Concert which is held on Christmas Day.
So how do Hungarians themselves celebrate Christmas? The main day of celebration is
Christmas Eve – Szenteste or Holy Night – and families will gather in the afternoon to
adorn their tree with colorful paper decorations and candy. Later on they will enjoy a
Christmas feast of fish soup, stuffed cabbage, pastry rolls stuffed with poppy seeds and
walnut or chestnut stuffing. Presents are opened in the evening whilst listening to
traditional Christmas songs and at midnight everyone will head to Midnight Mass, even
the non-religious who still enjoy the joyful atmosphere in the pine scented churches.
On Christmas Day and Boxing Day people visit family and friends in their homes to
spend time with one another and to eat, drink and be merry.
On a practical note, if you’re going to be in Budapest over this period, it may be of use
to know that shops close early in the afternoon on the 24th. Some will open again on the
27th but many stay closed right up until New Year’s Day. Restaurants are completely
shut on Christmas Eve too, but some will open on the 25th. As for accommodation
Budapest gets booked up quickly at this time of year, so don’t wait too much longer
before deciding whether or not to visit this fascinating city.