Christmas

Christmas in different countries of the world

Spain • Christmas starts in Spain with the traditional Christmas lottery

Draw Dec. 22. Two days later, on the night of December 24, Christmas Eve, is family dinner.More often than lamb or stuffed turkey cooks and dessert has a tray on the table full of all kinds of nougat, marzipan, shortbread, etc.And if Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are very family moments, Eve and New Year is usual with friends.The December 31 at 00:00 eat 12 grapes in time with the 12 bells Clock Gate Sol.It is said that if you get to eat all the grapes on time and atragantarte, you're lucky the twelve months of the new year.The Spanish Christmas comes to an end with the arrival of the Magi. On the night of January 5 all children with their parents attend Kings Parades are held in all towns and cities.

Peru• On Christmas Eve, the Peruvian families taste the traditional roast turkey

with mashed apple or sucker; and some Catholic families after attending midnight mass. And on Christmas morning, traditional breakfast consists of a cup of hot chocolate accompanied with the bit.The atmosphere outside the houses is totally festive. On the streets carols are heard and in some locations, it is difficult to walk the streets because they are completely full of street vendors; street trading is huge at this time of year.Then comes New Year's Eve, a day to cider or champagne toast and launch rockets. Also some superstitious people an intimate garment yellow for reputedly good luck for the coming year are set.Others participate in traditional 'burning Snowman', a doll dressed in old clothes and stuffed newspapers depicting the figure of a bad politician; well, this doll represents the old, what is left behind and be eliminated. The great curiosity of Peruvian Christmas is Christmas gifts are for kids, but New Year are for adults.

Mexico

• The cradle of the Maya and Aztecs begin their holidays in mid-December with Posadas, that is, mariachis walks through the streets, going door to door asking for shelter.On Christmas night, the gastronomic tradition emphasizes "the turkeys" or turkeys, while the music plays. In a house selected by lottery usually break a piñata stuffed with bits of almond rod.

Belgica

• The Belgians celebrate Christmas dinner with stuffed turkey and a special dessert: a cake made with cream. A call Santa Claus St. Nicholas has his day delivery of gifts on December 6.

On Christmas Day there are also gifts that are exchanged between the family. These gifts beneath the tree or stockings hung by the fire after a breakfast in a sweet bread called "cougnolle" is the protagonist of the Belgian gastronomic tradition.

Argentina

• The holidays of Argentina focus on children, in his letter to Santa Claus and gifts that the paunchy old man lays them under the Christmas tree. What is almost forgotten is the tradition of attending Midnight Mass; now most families prolong family celebration late into the night.

Australia

• A traditional meal includes turkey with ham and plum pudding for dessert. Some Australians celebrate this dinner outdoors, like Bondi Beach Sydney. Since 1937 in Melbourne's "Carols by Candlelight" held on Christmas Eve. That night people gather to sing carols lit only by candles.

Guatemala

• The turkey also the central plate of Christmas dinner of Guatemalans. But it is also customary to eat some tamales stuffed with various meats, raisins, almonds and olives. The desserts are usually made with tropical fruits. Doughnuts are famous sweets made with honey. As for the decor in Guatemala is common to see the houses, parks and streets decorated with lanterns, Christmas trees and cribs.

Japan

• More than Christmas, which really celebrate the Japanese is the preparation for the new year. No more start the month of December, they are dedicated to clean everything, their homes, their accounts and even to renew your wardrobe, as a symbol of the New Year.The final day of the year is called Omisoka. On this day tend to enjoy with the whole family of traditional cups of noodles, a symbol of longevity. The Japanese New Year celebrations end on January 4.

Chipre

• Christmas is the most important holiday along with Easter for Orthodox Christians. At this time stand especially liturgies. The most traditional fast 40 days, in which only eat vegetables forgoing meat and fats. Younger people do not respect this tradition both. On Christmas Day Santa Claus arrives with many gifts especially with new clothes.

Colombia

• Christmas in Colombia is a time to be with family. The homes are decorated with trees, cribs, Christmas boots, and after the big dinner, when the clock strikes 12, it's time to deliver presents. The kids go to bed early and on the morning of 25 receive their gifts. Just as Christmas, December 31 is another special occasion and the famous "omens" are one of the main traditions.That night, in just five seconds, Colombians are intended to meet with stiff resistance test: They take a sip champagne glass holding his right hand; 12 grapes are eaten as ordered each a wish; go around the block with a suitcase; yellow lingerie standing; Kiss someone of the opposite sex; look to the future in an egg; the letters are cast; "read" the future in a peeled potato; spread ears and sing carols overnight.

Greece

• In Greece Night New Year's Eve manner similar to Spain is held. That night stands for the division of twisted roll of San Basilio, kind of similar to the Kings' cake you eat with your family and friends bun. It includes a coin (before it was gold and is now a regular coin), who is lucky enough to eat the piece where is the coin will have a very prosperous year. It is dinner at home with the family variety of dishes, turkey, lamb ... Several first and second courses.

France

• Christmas Eve children leave their shoes by the fireplace parents then fill them presents from Santa, as is known beyond the white-bearded man. In addition, Christmas morning the kids are hanging tree gifts, sweets and fruits. Representations of the birth of Christ are also made on the outside of the cathedrals, either with actors or puppets.

Opinion

• There are many ways to spend Christmas, as we have seen in this document, but I think the most important thing is to spend Christmas with family, together with the people you love.