Christmas Around the World

by Kusi Welch

Christmas Around the World

by Kusi Welch

Did you know that Christmas is

celebrated all over the world?

Did you know that Christmas is

celebrated all over the world?

Milad Majid!

Feliz Navidad!

Feliz Natal!

Joyeux Noel!Nollaig Shona Dhuit!

Table of Contents

I. VocabularyII. “Feliz Natal” from BrazilIII. “Fröhliche Weihnachten” from Germ

anyIV. Other Christmas Traditions around

the WorldV. In AmericaVI. Quiz

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Some vocabulary first!Some vocabulary first!• Tradition

• Celebrate

• Advent

• Nativity

• St. Nicholas

• Christmas Eve

• Christmas

• Tradition

• Celebrate

• Advent

• Nativity

• St. Nicholas

• Christmas Eve

• Christmas

“Feliz Natal” from Brazil!

“Feliz Natal” from Brazil!

• Former Portuguese colony, there are many traditions as a result of this heritage.

• 1 tradition is setting up the “presipio” or nativity scene in churches, home and stores.

• Former Portuguese colony, there are many traditions as a result of this heritage.

• 1 tradition is setting up the “presipio” or nativity scene in churches, home and stores.

“Feliz Natal” from Brazil!

“Feliz Natal” from Brazil!

• Papai Noel, or “Father Noel” is the person who brings the presents.

• Brazilians believe he lives in Greenland, and when he comes down, he wears a red, silk suit because it is so hot!

• Papai Noel, or “Father Noel” is the person who brings the presents.

• Brazilians believe he lives in Greenland, and when he comes down, he wears a red, silk suit because it is so hot!

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“Feliz Natal” from Brazil!

“Feliz Natal” from Brazil!

• Devout Catholics attend “Missa do Galo” or “Midnight Mass”

• Devout Catholics attend “Missa do Galo” or “Midnight Mass”

“Fröhliche Weihnachten” from Germany!

“Fröhliche Weihnachten” from Germany!

• Christmas magic begins with the Advent Calendar

• This is also accompanied by an Advent Wreath

• Christmas magic begins with the Advent Calendar

• This is also accompanied by an Advent Wreath

“Fröhliche Weihnachten” from Germany!

“Fröhliche Weihnachten” from Germany!

• On the first day of Advent there is a huge market in all of the German cities. This market is almost like a fair. There is festive music, short plays being performed, and things to buy!

• On the first day of Advent there is a huge market in all of the German cities. This market is almost like a fair. There is festive music, short plays being performed, and things to buy!

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“Fröhliche Weihnachten” from Germany!

“Fröhliche Weihnachten” from Germany!

• Highlight for children during Advent is St. Nicholas Day. Children put out their shoes in hopes that St. Nicholas will leave a small treat.

• On Christmas Eve, 'Der Weihnachtsmann' or “Father Christmas” comes. When it becomes dark, someone rings a bell and the children come by the tree to open presents.

• Highlight for children during Advent is St. Nicholas Day. Children put out their shoes in hopes that St. Nicholas will leave a small treat.

• On Christmas Eve, 'Der Weihnachtsmann' or “Father Christmas” comes. When it becomes dark, someone rings a bell and the children come by the tree to open presents.

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There are many other Christmas traditions that can be found around the

world!

There are many other Christmas traditions that can be found around the

world! • In Latvia, people believe Father Christmas

brings gifts on each of the 12 days of Christmas.

• In Australia, thousands of people enjoy the tradition “Carols by Candelight” on Christmas Eve. People gather in Melbourne to sing.

• In Holand, farmers blow a horn at sunset each day during the Christmas season.

• In Ehthiopia, present giving is not a major part of the holiday. Small, simple gifts are given.

• In Latvia, people believe Father Christmas brings gifts on each of the 12 days of Christmas.

• In Australia, thousands of people enjoy the tradition “Carols by Candelight” on Christmas Eve. People gather in Melbourne to sing.

• In Holand, farmers blow a horn at sunset each day during the Christmas season.

• In Ehthiopia, present giving is not a major part of the holiday. Small, simple gifts are given.

What about in America?What about in America?

• There are many different nationalities in America. Therefore, there are many different Christmas traditions.

• There are many different nationalities in America. Therefore, there are many different Christmas traditions.

For example…For example…• In Arizona, many people celebrate the Mexican tradition Las Posadas.

• In Arizona, many people celebrate the Mexican tradition Las Posadas.

Families play Mary and Joseph searching for a place to stay.

Another example…Another example…

• Polish Americans put hay under their table to remind themselves of the nativity scene.

• They also will set two extra places at the table, in case Mary and Jesus stop by.

• Polish Americans put hay under their table to remind themselves of the nativity scene.

• They also will set two extra places at the table, in case Mary and Jesus stop by.

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Yet across America…Yet across America…• Many believe in Santa Clause, who rides a sleigh, lives in the North Pole, and delivers presents on Christmas Eve.

• Children around the country are told to behave well or they will end up on Santa’s “naughty list”

• Families decorate their homes with a big Christmas tree.

• For those who are Christian, many attend mass on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

• Many believe in Santa Clause, who rides a sleigh, lives in the North Pole, and delivers presents on Christmas Eve.

• Children around the country are told to behave well or they will end up on Santa’s “naughty list”

• Families decorate their homes with a big Christmas tree.

• For those who are Christian, many attend mass on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Quiz time! Quiz time!

1. This country believes that Father Christmas lives in Greenland________.

1. This country believes that Father Christmas lives in Greenland________.Brazil

Brazil

Germany

America

No

No

Quiz Time!Quiz Time!2. Why do Portuguese Americans

put two extra plates out at the table during Christmas ___________________?

2. Why do Portuguese Americans put two extra plates out at the table during Christmas ___________________?

For family and relatives

For neighbors

For Mary and Jesus

No

No

For Mary and Jesus

Quiz Time!Quiz Time!

3. “Fröhliche Weihnachten” means Merry Christmas in what country__________?

3. “Fröhliche Weihnachten” means Merry Christmas in what country__________?

America

Germany

Brazil

Germany

No

No

Quiz time!Quiz time!

4. What is Advent__________________ 4. What is Advent__________________

The night before Christmas

The four Sundays before Christmas

The week after Christmas

The four Sundays before Christmas

No

No

Credits!

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