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Christmas is celebrated in many different ways around the world. Here are some of the most popular Christmas traditions from different countries:
- Mexico: In Mexico, people celebrate Christmas with a nine-day celebration called Las Posadas. The celebration reenacts Mary and Joseph’s search for a place to stay in Bethlehem.
- Germany: Germans celebrate Christmas with a Christmas market called Christkindlmarkt. The market sells Christmas decorations, food, and gifts .
- Italy: In Italy, people celebrate Christmas with a feast called La Vigilia. The feast consists of seven fish dishes and is eaten on Christmas Eve .
- Sweden: Swedes celebrate Christmas with a feast called Julbord. The feast consists of traditional Swedish dishes such as meatballs, pickled herring, and Jansson’s Temptation .
- Japan: In Japan, people celebrate Christmas with a meal of fried chicken from KFC. This tradition started in the 1970s when KFC launched a marketing campaign called “Kentucky for Christmas!” .
- Australia: Australians celebrate Christmas with a barbecue on the beach. It’s a great way to enjoy the warm weather and the outdoors .
- Brazil: In Brazil, people celebrate Christmas with a feast called Ceia de Natal. The feast consists of turkey, ham, and other traditional Brazilian dishes .
- Greece: Greeks celebrate Christmas with a feast called Christougenna. The feast consists of traditional Greek dishes such as lamb, stuffed grape leaves, and spanakopita .
I hope you find these traditions interesting!
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