Kimberly Gaunt

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Christmas Around the World

• Kimberly Gaunt

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How and when do you celebrate Christmas?I
celebrate with my Mothers family on the 24th and
25th of December.
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On What Day Do You Celebrate Christmas?
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1.Children leave shoes. 2. Yule Log 3. Dec. 6th
People give the Church gifts
Stockings
Carolers

• Fir Tree
• Palm Trees
• Hot Weather

• Dec. 25th
• Pine Trees
• Santa Claus

Trees
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Christmas in France

• The Christmas Story is re-enacted in the
  cathedral square.
• Shoes are placed by the fireplace.
• They have a Yule log instead of a tree.

A Traditional Yule Log
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Spain

• As the stars come out on Christmas Eve everyone
  lights oil lamps to place in their windows.
• The Christmas season officially starts on
  December 8th.

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South America

• There are firecrackers, bands and feasts.
• Since the weather is warm they celebrate outside.
  

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America

• Homes are decorated with holly, mistletoe, and
  Christmas trees.
• Christmas for many people starts on the 24th of
  December.
• Children hang stockings on the mantel of the
  fireplace.
• Send a Free Holiday Greeting Card!

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Santas Many Names

• Locations
• Austria
• Brazil
• England
• France
• Russia
• Spain

• Names
• Nikolaus
• Papai Noel
• Father Christmas
• Pere Noel
• Dedushka Moroz
• Three Kings

For Traditional Christmas stories that are told
around the world click on the red button.
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