How do foreigners celebrate their Christmas?
Britain: Christmas must be eaten happily
British people believe that Christmas must be eaten happily. Therefore, the Christmas dinner is extremely rich, including pork, roast turkey, Christmas pudding, Christmas mincemeat... and so on. Everyone in the family has a gift, even the servants, and the gifts are given out on Christmas morning. Sometimes when a choir sings from door to door, they will be invited into the house by the owner to serve tea or give small gifts.
Chile: Drink "monkey tail" to celebrate Christmas
When celebrating Christmas in this country, a cold drink called "monkey tail" is a must-have. This drink is made from coffee, milk, eggs, wine and fermented grapes. No one knows why this drink is called "Monkey Tail".
Italy: Only children and the elderly can get gifts
In Italian families, every Christmas they happily place some model scenes of the Christmas story of Jesus. On Christmas Eve, families gather together to have a big meal and attend Christmas Mass at midnight. Then everyone goes to visit relatives and friends, but only children and the elderly get gifts. There is a good custom in Italy at Christmas. In order to thank their parents for their upbringing throughout the year, children will hide their compositions or poems in napkins, tablecloths or plates before eating Christmas dinner. After finishing a big meal, he took it out and read it aloud.
Switzerland: Poor Santa Claus begs for food from the rich
Santa Claus in this country wears a white robe and a mask. They are often dressed up by poor people and gather in groups to ask for food and gifts from the rich, and then divide the proceeds equally when the group breaks up.
Spain: Cows get the best treatment at Christmas
Children in Spain often leave their shoes outside the window or door to receive Christmas gifts. In many cities, there are also many high-end gifts for beautiful women. Cows are also treated best at Christmas. There is a local legend: When Jesus was born, a cow breathed on him to keep him warm.
The Netherlands: Christmas gifts are the most unexpected
The Netherlands: People in this country often give Christmas gifts in unexpected ways, and the gifts may even be hidden in pudding or sheep intestines!
Norway: Arrange your shoes before going to bed
On Christmas Eve, every member of the Norwegian family must arrange their shoes in a row from big to small before going to bed. Norwegians believe that doing this will bring peace and tranquility to the family in the coming year. The next morning, the family met and sang their favorite Christmas songs.
Sweden: Strangers can come into the house to eat
Swedish people are very hospitable during the Christmas season. Every family, rich or poor, welcomes friends, and even strangers can come in and eat. thing. They put all kinds of food on the table and let everyone choose what they want.
Denmark: Likes to send greeting cards
Denmark: The first country to publish Christmas stamps. This Christmas stamp is issued to raise funds for tuberculosis prevention. Danes like to affix this kind of stamp when sending Christmas cards and mail.
Ireland: Candles or lights welcome the birth of the Holy Child
Ireland: On Christmas Eve, families in this country will place a candle or light on the window frame to express their welcome to the Holy Child. A baby is born.
New Zealand: Christmas must be celebrated at home
The country has a two-week Christmas holiday. On Christmas Eve, families and relatives gather together to celebrate with a "party". New Zealand's law clearly stipulates that Christmas celebrations must be held at home, so restaurants and teahouses close at 6 pm. General stores are open until 9 pm at the latest. Touring bands wearing kilts can be seen playing in the streets.
Germany: The most beautiful Christmas tree
Germany: the birthplace of the Christmas tree. A Christian’s home will definitely have a beautiful Christmas tree, and Christmas cookies will be of various types and exquisiteness.