Christmas around the world

Christmas around the World

Christmas in EnglandChildren leave

stockings by the fireplace for the presents

Christmas in EnglandChildren usually leave mince pies

and brandy for Father Christmas to eat and drink

Children write lettersto Father Christmas or Santa Claus and ask for

the presents they want.

Christmas in GermanyChristmas in Germany is

very cold and snowy

Germany is famous for Christmas traditions

The Christmas Tree tradition started in Germany

Christmas in GermanyChristmas markets are

famous in Germany at Christmas. People go there to buy foodand toys.

Christmas in AustraliaIn Australia Christmas is

in the middle of the summer holidays

It is very hot on Christmas in Australia so people celebrate on the beach

Christmas in AustraliaChildren sing Christmas

carols on Christmas Eve

People decorate their houses and gardens with Christmas Treesand lights

Christmas in SpainChildren in Spain receive

presents on 6th January

On Christmas Eve, family isgathered together and they eat dinner

People go to church and exchange presents

Christmas in JapanChristmas is not widely celebrated

in Japan. But they send Christmas Cards and Presents

In Japan Christmas is more a romantic day, a day of happiness!!!

Children have parties dancingand playing games

Christmas in JapanIn Japan the traditional

Christmas food is the Christmas Cake and FriedChicken