a web search yielded serveral christmas traditions from around the world that could be readily incorporated into our christmas traditions. it was too difficult to decide which one or two to select so all are being offered for whimsical wednesday. these activities can be done as explained or altered to fit into different family dynamics. enjoy!.......
Greece: a special spicy/sweet bread called CHRISTOPSOMO (christ's bread) is eaten during the christmas meal. it is made into different shapes and the top usually reflects the profession of the household (dad).
Latvia: the first christmas tree was displayed here. there are 12 days of gift giving, beginning on christmas day. a special dish for the christmas meal is brown peas with bacon.
France: new year's cards are sent instead of christmas cards. the new year's cards wish luck and joy in the new year. a favorite food item is pate.
Russia: stars are hung on the end of sticks and carried about outside. these are "stars of bethlehem".
Poland: special "stalls" (JOSELKI) are created in the market places; each stall decorated to depict a scene from the christmas story.
England: apples and candy are hung on the christmas tree. presents are not open until christmas afternoon.
Czech Republic: no matter how full the table is set for family, a place is set for the christ child for christmas dinner.
Mexico: designs are cut into brown paper bags that then contain a light to become a lantern (FAROLITOS). these are placed outside to "light the way" to christmas celebrations.
China: red paper chains are created and hung on the tree and around the house. the chains symbolize happiness.
Sweden: JULKAPP is the practice of wrapping a christmas present in many layers of paper. the more layers the more successful the julkapp is! the present is left on the doorstep of the recipient.
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