Christmas is celebrated differently around the world. In China, Christmas trees are called "Trees of Light" and stockings are hung for the Christmas Old Man. In Africa, Christmas celebrations start with carolers going door to door and include a big dinner and gift giving. In Russia, Christmas is part of the Festival of Winter and features special prayers, fasting, and carols, with Babushka as a traditional figure.

1. Christmas Around the World

2. Christmasin China Decorate trees with colorful ornaments Trees are called “Trees of Light” Hang stockings for Christmas Old Man Non-Christians call it the Spring Festival © 2006 Sara Naumann

3. Christmas in Africa Christmas starts with carolers They go to service with a gift Christmas is in the summer Decorate Christmas fir and hang stockings for Father Christmas Christmas day they have a big dinner and gifts http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-oEXecq-DBk/SS0SKnbiPOI/AAAAAAAACUM/xB6RinevGVc/s400/christmas+tree+south+africa.jpg

4. Christmas in Russia Festival of Winter Traditional Christmas there are special prayers and fasting Christmas Day carols and church and dinner Babushka is traditional Christmas figure Photo/Mikhail Metzel

5. References http://www.santas.net/aroundtheworld.htm