Christmas in different countries

Christmas is a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, is celebrated in many different ways around the world. Each country has its own customs. Today I would like to write a few lines about interesting and surprising facts I found about Christmas while surfing the net.

In Australia they never enjoy a 'white Christmas' because the festivity is celebrated during the summer season; so Australians often go to the beach on Christmas day. Amazing!. Generally, Christmas is celebrated in families often travel great distances to be together. A traditional meal is a turkey dinner, with ham, and pork; families enjoy their day by having a picnic. If they are at home, the day is celebrated by swimming in a pool, playing Cricket out the backyard, and other outdoor activities.

In the USA there are very different ways of celebrating Christmas. In Alaska for example children go door to door carrying a flashlight and a large star, singing carols and  inviting everyone over to dinner. In Washington the presindent lights a huge Christmas tree. In California, Santa Claus moves in a surf board. USA is a very large country so it is not surprising to find different customs from coast to coast. In America the typical dinner is roast turkey with vegetables and sauces.

In Russia Christmas wasn't celebrated very much because it was a Communist country. They only used to celebrate 7th of January. That is slowly changing, though. In Russia, many people don’t eat meat, eggs or milk for a few weeks before Christmas. Christmas are usually 'white' in Russia,  not like Australia. Snow covers everything and the temperatures are always below zero, so if you want to go to Russia you will have to wrap up in warm clothes!

In Venezuela Christmas is celebrated with a series of religious and traditional customs. The say that kings kiss them when they are asleep. They explode firecrackers for awakening the worshippers. Families attend church and then they go to home for a huge dinner. Music is very important in the celebrations. During Christmas the inside and outside of houses are decorated with electric lights and also many people put the tree in front of the door. I recomend you to see the streets of this country, it's very nice!

Well, there are as many traditions as countries; but Christmas is ALWAYS a time to wish people the best. I will do the same.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU!