Christmas Around The World

• Social Studies
• Age 3-5

Christmas Around The World

How is Christmas Celebrated in Different Countries?

United States  

Celebrated on December 25th 

Traditions: Decorating a Christmas Tree, Caroling, Hanging Stockings, Holiday themed Movies, building snowmen 

Foods: Ham, Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Gingerbread men, Chocolates, Candy Canes 

Major Players: Santa Claus, & Frosty 

China 

Celebrated only in major cities as only 1% of population are Christians, celebrated typically as popular culture holiday similar to Valentines' day on December 25th 

Traditions: Midnight Mass and Caroling 

Foods: Apples 

Major Players: Shengdan Laoren' (old Christmas Man) 

Italy

Celebrated on December 18th-25th

Traditions: Displaying a Nativity Scene, Caroling in Shepherd's clothing, Midnight Mass, Watching "Trading Places" on Television 

Foods: Fish & Other Seafood, Panettone, Hot Chocolate

Major Players: Befana, The Three Kings, Babbo Natale

Egypt

Celebrated on January 7th 

Traditions: 25th November to 6th January Vegan Fasting, Church Service 

Foods: Fata, Kahk

Major Players: Baba Noël

Norway

Celebrated on December 25th 

Traditions: Adventsgave, Caroling, Candle Lighting, Julekurver Baskets

Foods: Julekake, Risengrynsgrøt, Pork, Sukal

Major Players: Julenissen, Nisse

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Which country would you like to celebrate Christmas in?

China

Italy

Egypt

Norway

Brazil