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Read about how people celebrate Christmas in the other countries of the European Union

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Austria- Österreich

The Christmas Weather At Christmas, the weather varies depending where you are. In the mountains, it is snowy and freezing. In the lower areas, the temperature stays mostly above freezing and it usually is cloudy or rainy.

Listen to an Austrian Christmas Song Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ERZ7R9-DpE

A Christmas Tradition Silent Night, probably one of the most sung Christmas songs all over the world, was written in Austria. The lyrics were written by the priest Joseph Mohr and the music was written by Franz Xavier Gruber in 1818. It is still, after almost 200 years, the Austrians’ most beloved Christmas song.

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Say Merry Christmas in Austrian German: Frohe Weihnachten

Traditional Austrian Christmas Dinner - Fried carp, roast pork or Wiener schnitzel - Potato balls - Cucumber salad - Goose or ham - Weihnachtsbaeckerei: Austrian Christmas cookies

Christmas Presents In Austria, the dressed Christmas tree is kept under wraps until the night of Christmas Eve. Then, the Christkind (Christ child) comes with the presents and at the same time the Christmas tree is revealed to the children of the household.

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Belgium- België- La Belgique

The Christmas Weather The temperature in Belgium at Christmas ranges between 1-6ºC. There is an almost 50 percent chance of rain.

Listen to a Belgian Christmas Song Nu zijt wellekome: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsQzWtWgmQc

A Christmas Tradition In the Walloon speaking part of Belgium, Saint Nicholas actually comes visiting twice. First on 4th December when he checks who has been good and who has been bad. He returns again on 6th December and rewards the good with presents and the bad with sticks.

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Say Merry Christmas in Flemish: Vrolijk Kerstfeest

Traditional Belgian Christmas Dinner - Seafood - Stuffed turkey - Cougnou; sweet bread in the form of infant Jesus - La bûche de Noël; Christmas log

Christmas Presents At Christmas time, Belgium can be divided into French, Walloon, and Dutch parts. The traditions vary a little between these three. In the Northern Dutch part, Sinterklaas arrives and gives presents on 6th December. Saint Nicholas might be arriving at the same time in the Southern French and Walloon part. Whether or not children receive presents at Christmas usually depends on the family tradition.

Cougnou

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Bulgaria- България

The Christmas Weather In Bulgaria, the temperature at Christmas is around freezing point. Snow is not uncommon at Christmas.

Listen to a Bulgarian Christmas Song Коледарска Песен, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbhoEZTOmC4

A Christmas Tradition In Bulgaria, they believe that Mary gave birth to Jesus on Christmas Eve, though she did not announce the birth until Christmas Day. That is why Christmas Eve is celebrated more in Bulgaria than Christmas Day.

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Say Merry Christmas in Bulgarian: Vesela Koleda

Traditional Bulgarian Christmas Dinner - An odd number of dishes, at least seven. Including for example: - Walnuts and other kinds of nuts - Beans - Cabbage - Dried plums - Banitza: a traditional pastry filled with cheese, vegetables or meat

Christmas Presents Presents from Santa are quite a new tradition in Bulgaria. It started with Grandfather Frost from Russia during the communist reign. These days, Bulgaria is more westernized. Santa brings the presents at night and children open them on the morning of Christmas Day.

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Cyprus-Kýpros-Kıbrıs

The Christmas Weather The temperature in Cyprus during Christmas can range between 10-20ºC. It can be like a nice summer’s day or rainy and dreary.

Listen to a Cypriot Christmas Song ΤΙΤΣΙΝ ΤΙΤΣΙΝ ΛΟΥΚΑΝΙΚΟ: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8qO2dOv7W8

A Christmas Tradition Instead of nice little elves, Cyprus has at Christmastime a small creature called the Kalikantzari. They are mischievous and sometimes mean spirited. They prey upon people only during the 12 days of Christmas from 25th December to 6th January.

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Say Merry Christmas in Cypriot Greek: Eftihismena Christougenna

Traditional Cypriot Christmas Dinner - Stuffed turkey, chicken or roast lamb - Christopsomo; Christ Bread - Melomakarona; Cypriot cookies - Kourambiedes; Greek cookies

Christmas Presents The children in Cyprus receive their presents on New Year’s Day and not at Christmas. Cyprus’ equivalent to Santa is Ai-Vasilis. Ai-Vasilis comes to their homes on the night between New Year’s Eve and Day and leaves the presents under the Christmas tree.

Christopsomo

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Czech Republic- Česká Republika

The Christmas Weather The Czech Republic usually has a temperature below freezing at Christmas. They usually also have snow.

Listen to a Czech Christmas Song Nesem vám noviny: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdZM08g9bX8

A Christmas Tradition There are a lot of customs and superstitions when it comes to the Czechs’ Christmas dinner. Some of which are: - No lights should be lit until the first star shows. When it does, it is time for dinner. - The dinner table should be set for an even number of guests. If you are not an even number, an extra place is set.

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Say Merry Christmas in Czech: Vesele Vanoce

Traditional Czech Christmas Dinner - Vánoční ybí polévka; Christmas fish soup - Fried carp - Potato salad - Vánoční cukroví; Christmas cookies - Fruitcake - Gingerbread

Christmas Presents In the Czech Republic, Christmas presents are exchanged on what they call Štědrý den; Generous Day, which is the same day as Christmas Eve. The presents are brought by Ježíšek; Baby Jesus and not Santa.

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Denmark- Danmark

Listen to a Danish Christmas Song Til Julebal i Nisseland http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3U8QhfImgI

A Christmas Tradition Luciadag In Denmark, they celebarate the Luciadag on 13th December. The Luciadag is celebrated in honour of St. Lucia. Children dress up and sing and walk in procession. In school, one class is often responsible for that year’s Lucia procession.

The Christmas Weather At Christmas, the temperature rarely goes below freezing.

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Traditional Danish Christmas Dinner - Roast duck, roast pork or roast goose with potatoes and sauce - ‘Ris a la made’ (Rice made with whipped cream and chopped almonds)

Say Merry Christmas in Danish: God Jul or Glædelig Jul

Christmas Presents In Denmark, the Christmas presents are given on Christmas Eve after the Christmas dinner and after singing and dancing around the Christmas tree.

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Estonia-Eesti

A Christmas Tradition In Estonia, it is customary to spend some time in the sauna at Christmas Eve. This normally occurs when all the preparations for the Christmas Eve dinner are finished and before the celebrations begin.

The Christmas Weather The temperature in Estonia is around -5 ºC - -2ºC at Christmas. They often believe that it will snow, but it rarely does.

Listen to an Estonian Christmas Song Tiliseb tiliseb aisakell: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_WvPfOEyoI

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Say Merry Christmas in Estonian: Häid jõule

Traditional Estonian Christmas Dinner - Pork with sauerkraut - Cooked or baked potatoes - Blood sausage - Potato salad with beetroot - Pâté - Gingerbread - Marzipan

Christmas Presents On Christmas Eve, Estonian children are visited by Jõuluvana; Old Man Christmas. Before they receive their presents, they have to sing or recite a Christmas poem.

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Finland- Suomi

The Christmas Weather At Christmas, snow in northern Finland is pretty much guaranteed. In the South, the chance for snow at this time is around 50 percent.

Listen to a Finnish Christmas Song Tonttu; Christmas gnome http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZpdWfbCqXc

A Christmas Tradition In Finland, they have a custom that every Christmas Eve they hold The Declaration of Peace. It is broadcasted via radio and television. This tradition has been going on since the Middle Ages. The only exception was during the Winter War in 1939.

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Say Merry Christmas in Finnish: Hyvää Joulua

Traditional Finnish Christmas Dinner - Christmas ham - Turkey - Pickled herring - Lutefisk - Liver casserole - Bread and different cheese - Gravlax: raw salmon - Rice pudding

Christmas Presents In Finland, Christmas presents are usually delivered by Santa Claus after the Christmas Eve dinner. Sometimes, Santa has one of his helper elves with him to help him distribute the presents.

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France

Listen to a French Christmas Song Il est né le Divin Enfant: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2QEYNMIem4

The Christmas Weather At Christmas, it is often cold and snowy. Sometimes, though, it is a bit warmer.

A Christmas Tradition The French Noël is mostly centred on the religious part of Christmas. The birth of Jesus is the focus and you can find the Nativity Scene in almost every home.

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Christmas Presents In France, children put their shoes beneath the fire place or under the Christmas tree. Père Noël (Father Christmas) then put presents in them on the night between 24th and 25th.

Traditional French Christmas Dinner - Turkey with chestnuts - La bûche de Noël (See picture to the left)

Say Merry Christmas in French: Joyeux Noël

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Germany- Deutschland

The Christmas Weather At Christmas in Germany the temperature is often around freezing. Snow is uncommon at Christmas, unless you are in the higher regions

Listen to a German Christmas Song O Tannenbaum: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6guVKTsmmBs

A Christmas Tradition The Christmas tree actually originates from Germany. The tradition started sometime in the Renaissance era. Nobody really knows why they started with the tradition in the first place.

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Say Merry Christmas in German: Frohe Weihnachten

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cNfEBM1T1U

Traditional German Christmas Dinner - Weisswurst, (sausages) - Kartoffelsalat (potato salad) - Roasted goose - Carp -Christstollen, (fruit cake)

Christmas Presents In Germany, the presents are put under the Christmas tree on the 24th December by the Christkind. The Christkind was made up by Martin Luther to replace Santa Claus. It is portrayed as a small child with angel wings

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Greece- Ελλάδα

A Christmas Tradition As in many of the other eastern European countries, Greek Christmas starts with a 40 day fast. This means that many people do not eat meat or other products relating to animals, like milk, cheese and eggs.

The Christmas Weather The temperature in Greece at Christmas usually lies around 15ºC, though it is much colder at night. There is usually snow in the mountains.

Listen to a Greek Christmas Song Καλήν ηµέραν, άρχοντες: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA79zmz0-Uk

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Traditional Greek Christmas Dinner - Egg-lemon, chicken & rice soup - Yiaprakia; stuffed cabbage -Christopsom: Christmas bread - Turkey, pork or lamb - Sesame baklava

Christmas Presents In Greece, they exchange gifts on New Year’s Day instead of Christmas Eve or Day. They call this day St. Basil’s Day. St Basil is a Catholic and orthodox saint and according to Greek tradition, Basil’s name was given to Father Christmas.

Say Merry Christmas in Greek: Kala Xristougenna

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Hungary- Magyarország

The Christmas Weather These days, it is rare to see snow in Hungary during the holidays in most of the country. In the Highlands, snow during Christmas is more common.

Listen to a Hungarian Christmas Song Kis karácsony nagy karácsony: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZhRWNaKVcw

A Christmas Tradition The biggest Christmas tradition in Hungary is what is called the Betlehemezés (Bethlehem play). Children dress up as Mary, Joseph, shepherds and wise men and make models of the Nativity Scene. They then walk around town performing the Christmas story in front of people’s houses, often receiving sweets as a thank you.

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Say Merry Christmas in Hungarian: Kellemes Karácsonyi

Traditional Hungarian Christmas Dinner - Fish soup - Turkey - Beigli: brioche with walnut and poppy seed. - Stuffed cabbage - Fried fish

Christmas Presents In Hungary, children receive gifts both on Saint Nicholas Day, the 6th December, and on Christmas Eve. On Saint Nicholas Day, though, children only receive a few smaller gifts and sweets.

The Beigli

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Ireland- Éire

The Christmas Weather In Ireland, the Christmas temperature rarely goes below 10ºC. It often rains, but usually not all day.

Listen to an Irish Christmas Song Once in Royal David’s City: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5TwbCG_6DY

A Christmas Tradition In Ireland, the Christmas season starts officially on 8th December, which is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. This day is announced a school holiday where many people are off from school and work. On this day, most people catch up on their Christmas shopping.

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Say Merry Christmas in Irish: Nollaig Shona Dhuit

Christmas Presents In Ireland, Christmas presents are left under the tree by Santa during the night and the presents are opened on the morning of Christmas Day.

Traditional Irish Christmas Dinner - Turkey - Stuffing - Ham - Brussels sprouts - Roast potatoes - Various vegetables - Cranberry sauce - Christmas pudding

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Italy- Italia

A Christmas Tradition On the eve of January 6th the Good Witch, La Befana, comes to Italy on her broomstick. She rewards good children with sweets and bad children with charcoal or bags of ashes.

The Christmas Weather There is a big difference in the Christmas temperature in Italy due to the country being so long. In the North, it is usually snowy and freezing and in the South it is around 15ºC.

Listen to an Italian Christmas Song Tu scendi dalle stele: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yj95jyW3uaU

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Say Merry Christmas in Italian: Buon Natale

Traditional Italian Christmas Dinner - Panettone; sweet bread loaf - Pandoro: sweet yeast bread - Soup with tortellini or ravioli and meat - Filled poultry (northern Italy) - Fried eel (southern Italy)

Christmas Presents Whether they open Christmas presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day varies from region to region in Italy. It is either Santa Claus or the Baby Jesus who delivers the presents.

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Latvia- Latvija

A Christmas Tradition Latvian Christmas is closely linked to the old Winter Solstice festival. These celebrations were held long before Christmas was celebrated. When Christianity arrived in Latvia, they just mixed the two traditions together.

The Christmas Weather In Latvia at Christmas, the temperature rarely gets above freezing. Sometimes there is snow.

Listen to a Latvian Christmas Song Ai nama mamina: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hROQApWeNrg

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Say Merry Christmas in Latvian: Priecigus Ziemassvetkus

Christmas Presents Father Christmas arrives on Christmas Eve in Latvia to deliver presents. But only to the good children, the bad ones only receive sticks. In Latvia, Father Christmas is usually dressed in grey and not red.

Traditional Latvian Christmas Dinner - Boiled brown peas with bacon - Fried meat - Roast pork with sautéed sauerkraut - Carp - Blood sausage - Potatoes and carrots

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Lithuania- Lietuva

The Christmas Weather The temperature at Christmas lies around freezing point. It is often cloudy and foggy.

Listen to a Lithuanian Christmas Song

Stebuklu prazydes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD-3UMZcRlw

A Christmas Tradition Lithuania has many superstitions connected to Christmas Eve. If it is a starry night after supper, the next year will be a good year. If it snows after supper, the cows will give lots of milk. The animals can actually speak human language on Christmas night, though not everyone understands them…

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Say Merry Christmas in Lithuanian: Linksmu Kaledu

Traditional Lithuanian Christmas Dinner - Cold herring soup - Mushroom filled dumplings - Different kinds of fish - Boiled or baked potatoes - Sauerkraut - Poppy seed milk - Cranberry pudding

Christmas Presents In Lithuania, the Christmas Man arrives on Christmas Eve and distributes Christmas presents to everyone in the family.

Mushroom-filled dumplings

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Luxembourg-Groussherzogtum Lëtzebuerg

A Christmas Tradition The weeks before Christmas are very vibrant in Luxembourg. Everyday there are Christmas markets, entertainment and other fun Christmas stuff. All this makes Luxembourg a very good place to be if you want a little Christmas spirit.

The Christmas Weather Luxembourg in the winter is often snow, chilly and dry, which often gives them beautiful Christmas weather.

Listen to a Luxemburgish Christmas Song An der grousser Hellger Nuecht: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C924SV9jBXs

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Say Merry Christmas in Luxemburgish: Schéi Krëschtdeeg

Christmas Presents At Christmas in Luxembourg, either Baby Jesus or Santa Claus can bring the presents on Christmas Eve. The traditions vary from family to family. Most children are visited by Saint Nicholas on 6th December.

Traditional Luxemburgish Christmas Dinner - Black pudding - Hare or turkey - Venison - Bûche de Noël: Chocolate log - Stollen: fruit rum cake

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Malta

The Christmas Weather The Christmas weather in Malta is usually quite warm and sunny. And they NEVER have snow…

Listen to a Maltese Christmas Song Ninni la tibkix izjed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyfmd21s1fs

A Christmas Tradition In Malta, they have a tradition called ‘the preaching of the child’. A boy or girl aged 7-10 holds the sermon at the Christmas midnight mass instead of a priest. The sermon tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ.

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Say Merry Christmas in Maltese: Il-Milied It-Tajjeb

Traditional Maltese Christmas Dinner - Turkey - Mince pie - Puddings - Ring cakes made with honey - Italian fruit bread

Christmas Presents Christmas presents in Malta are usually received on the evening of Christmas Eve. Sometime Santa Claus brings the presents himself, if he is not too busy.

Honey Rings

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Netherlands- Nederland

The Christmas Weather In the Netherlands at Christmas the temperature is almost always above freezing, and December is their rainiest month of the year.

Listen to a Dutch Christmas Song Sinterklass Kapoentje: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDzDJ1V6A0g

A Christmas Tradition During Sinterklaas, kids often dress up as Sinterklaas’ helper; Swarte Piete. When Sinterklaas arrives on his steam boat, Swarte Piete is there with him and throws sweets and peperrnoten cookies, to the people. People in the Netherlands continue this tradition even though it is called controversial by some, since Swarte Piete is said to be Sinterklaas’ black slave.

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Say Merry Christmas in Dutch: Vrolijk Kerstfeest

Christmas Presents Even though they have Santa in the Netherlands, the most famous gift bringer is Sinterklaas. Sinterklaas arrives on a steamboat on the canal in Amsterdam the last Saturday in November. On 5th December, children put their shoes next to the fireplace and fill them with hay and carrots for Sinterklaas’ horse. The next day, the shoes are filled with presents.

Traditional Dutch Christmas Dinner - Gourmet: Chopped food fried at the table. This Includes: - Meat - Fish - Shrimp - Omelette - Vegetable - Salad - Sauces - Fruit

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Poland- Polska

A Christmas Tradition In Poland, it is tradition to leave a place at the table free as a sign of their unity with the deceased from their families, as well as of their willingness to welcome every lonely person with open arms.

Listen to a Polish Christmas song

Lulajze Jezuniu: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9pw0t10MHc

Szopka: The Polish Crib

The Christmas Weather In Poland, it is usually really cold and snowy at Christmastime.

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Traditional Polish Christmas Dinner - Main Course is fish, which is prepared in many different ways - Red Borsch with Tortellini - Mushroom soup -Noodles with poppy seeds -Cooked cabbage with mushrooms

Say Merry Christmas in Polish: Wesołych świąt

Christmas Presents In Poland, children open their Christmas presents after the big Christmas meal on Christmas Eve. The presents lie under the Christmas tree where Santa, of course, has placed them.

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Portugal- Portugal

The Christmas Weather The temperature in Portugal during Christmas ranges between +5 ºC - +15ºC during the day.

Listen to a Portuguese Christmas Song Entrai, pastores, Entrai: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1GEcExXFfM

A Christmas Tradition Like in many other countries, the people in Portugal go to Midnight Mass. After the mass, it is customary to go home and share midnight supper with your family.

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Say Merry Christmas in Portuguese: Felis Natal

Traditional Portuguese Christmas Dinner - Codfish - Roasted goat or lamb - Boiled octopus - Potatoes - Cabbage - Eggs - Bolo Rei; decorated fruit cake

Christmas Presents In Portugal, the most common tradition is that Santa Claus brings the Christmas presents. Some, though, still have the old traditions that Baby Jesus delivers the presents. The presents are opened either after midnight or early Christmas Day morning.

Bolo Rei

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Romania- România

The Christmas Weather There is often snow in Romania at Christmas, especially up in the mountains.

Listen to a Romanian Christmas Song Deschide uşa creştine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdOV1EemR_4

A Christmas Tradition According to Romanian tradition, the Christmas tree represents the source of life. The fir tree is supposed to be the biggest possible and all the family members have to take part in decorating it.

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Say Merry Christmas in Romanian: Crâciun Fericit

Traditional Romanian Christmas Dinner - Dishes of pork - Pork jelly - Forcemeat rolls of cabbage - Roast - Soup

Christmas Presents Christmas presents are brought by the Romanian equivalent of Santa; Mos Craciun, on Christmas Eve.

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Slovakia- Slovensko

A Christmas Tradition On Christmas Eve after supper, the jaslickari, star carollers, go from house to house and sing. They are usually boys dressed as the three kings, shepherds and an angel carrying a star on a pole.

The Christmas Weather The temperature at Christmas in Slovakia can range between -5 ºC to +10ºC.

Listen to a Slovakian Christmas Song Pastieri, pastieri, hore vstaňte: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwCq6tTnKfY

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Say Merry Christmas in Slovakian: Vesele Vianoce

Traditional Slovakian Christmas Dinner - Cabbage soup with mushroom and sausage - Carp or other fish - Potato salad - Oplátky; thin waffles with honey or garlic - Opekance; poppy seed bread

Christmas Presents The Baby Jesus brings presents to the Slovakian children on Christmas Eve and puts them under the Christmas tree. The children open the presents the same day.

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Slovenia- Slovenija

The Christmas Weather The temperature in Slovenia ranges between -5ºC to +5ºC. It is usually snowy in the mountains.

Listen to a Slovenian Christmas Song Bela Snežinka: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwfMK_b1IIk

A Christmas Tradition In Slovenia the first week of December is the judgement day for the children. That is when the Krampus comes and frightens the children into behaving well. He often comes at the same time as Saint Nicholas, and Saint Nicholas rewards those who are good with presents.

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Say Merry Christmas in Slovenian: Vesel Božič

Traditional Slovenian Christmas Dinner - Pork and turkey - Different kinds of smoked meats - Potica; nut bread - Sarkelj: raisin cake

Christmas Presents Children in Slovenia can receive Christmas presents from four different sources around Christmas. Saint Nicholas arrives on 6th December, Santa Claus or Baby Jesus arrive on Christmas Eve or Day and Father Frost visits at New Year.

Father Frost

Potica

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Spain- España

A Christmas Tradition In Spain, they have a tradition called Hogueras, which means bonfires. People light small fires and jump over them. This is meant to protect them against illness.

The Christmas Weather The temperature at Christmas in Spain is around 10ºC. It is often dry, but sometime the rain is very heavy .

Listen to a Spanish Christmas Song Arre Borriquito: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dopv9mp3Ir4

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Christmas Presents In Spain, children might receive a small number of presents on Christmas Day from Santa. Their real gift giving day is the 6th January when the children leave their shoes out on the doorstep and hope that the three wise men give them some presents.

Say Merry Christmas in Spanish: ¡Feliz Navidad!

Traditional Spanish Christmas Dinner - Jamón; dry-cured ham - Roasted turkey or lamb - Seafood - Fried potatoes - White asparagus - Mixed salad - Turrón; sweets - King cake

Spanish Christmas Sweets

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Sweden-Sverige

A Christmas Tradition One Swedish tradition since 1960 is to watch Karl-Bertil Johnsson’s “Christmas Eve”. Karl-Bertil has Robin Hood as his hero and decides to take from the rich and give to the poor during Christmastime.

Listen to a Swedish Christmas Song Nu tändas tusen juleljus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6FTHcDjkYw

The Christmas Weather At Christmas, the normal temperature is around 0°C - +5°C. On rare occasions, there is actually snow…

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Traditional Swedish Christmas Dinner - Christmas ham - Pickled herring - Beetroot salad - Meatballs - Prince sausage - Dip in the pot: bread dipped in broth - Red and brown cabbage - Bread and cheese - Christmas sausage

Christmas Presents In Sweden, it is typical that Santa arrives on the evening on the 24th. Santa usually stays and hands out all presents or if he is in a hurry, which is likely on Christmas eve, he just hands out a few from his bag to each person in the family.

Say Merry Christmas in Swedish: God Jul

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Listen how to pronounce Merry Christmas in the different languages: Austrian German: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cNfEBM1T1U Belgian Flemish: http://translate.google.co.uk/?hl=en&tab=wT#en|nl|Merry%20Christmas Bulgarian: http://www.omniglot.com/language/phrases/bulgarian.php Cypriot Greek: http://www.holidays.net/christmas/voices.htm Czech: http://translate.google.se/?hl=sv&tab=wT#en|cs|merry%20christmas Danish: http://www.holidays.net/christmas/voices.htm Estonian: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzqrsE0Q3GY Finnish: http://translate.google.co.uk/?hl=en&tab=wT#en|fi|Merry%20Christmas French: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqMhplOLh3I German: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cNfEBM1T1U Greek: http://www.holidays.net/christmas/voices.htm

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Hungarian: http://www.holidays.net/christmas/voices.htm Irish: http://sv.forvo.com/word/nollaig_shona_duit/ Italian: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXv8HEEKb88 Latvian: http://translate.google.co.uk/?hl=en&tab=wT#en|lv|Merry%20Christmas Lithuanian: http://www.holidays.net/christmas/voices.htm Luxemburgish: http://www.omniglot.com/language/phrases/luxembourgish.php Maltese: http://www.holidays.net/christmas/voices.htm Netherlands’ Dutch: http://translate.google.co.uk/?hl=en&tab=wT#en|nl|Merry%20Christmas Polish: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWC8Lx7DH_w Portuguese: http://translate.google.co.uk/?hl=en&tab=wT#en|pt|Merry%20Christmas Romanian: http://www.holidays.net/christmas/voices.htm Slovakian: http://translate.google.co.uk/?hl=en&tab=wT#en|sk|Merry%20Christmas

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Slovenian: http://www.omniglot.com/language/phrases/slovenian.php Spanish: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEi4InnUFeE Swedish: http://translate.google.co.uk/?hl=en&tab=wT#en|sv|Merry%20Christmas


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