As the roads transform into a wonderland, as decorations are brought out from cupboards, as the houses begin to glow with light and be filled with festive food, it’s time to immerse yourself in the warm spirit of Christmas!
This much-awaited annual holiday has something to offer everyone from the young to the old.As families gather, the spirit of the season is clear from the excitement on all the faces. Sitting together to enjoy a scrumptious meal while opening their presents, families rejoice in generous spirit of the season. The feelings of compassion and love that Christmas brings, give off a warm and fuzzy feeling wherever you are in the world. While awaiting the season of Santa, let’s visit a few special traditions that differen t cultures use to create the magic of Christmas cheer!
Giant Lantern Festival, Philippines
Feeling sparkly and wishing that Mid-Autumn would come sooner? Visit Philippines on Christmas eve for the most spectacular Giant Lantern Festival in the world! Just before the world wakes up on Christmas morning, the city of San Fernando comes about to host this colorful celebrations! As spectators throng the venue from all across the world, every barangay, or neighborhood, uses candles to light beautiful paper lanterns made of delicate papel de hapon.
Krampus, Austria
For the most chilling Christmas experience, be sure to visit Austria! Young men dressed up as St. Nicholas’s own evil accomplice, Krampus, roam about the streets frightening any naughty child with clattering chains and bells! This may sound like Halloween—but it’s not. Instead, it embodies the very spirit of Christmas: a celebration of love and a time with family.
Kentucky Fried Christmas Dinner, Japan
Are you more of a person who would prefer staying at home and eating chicken? Well, Christmas doesn’t leave anyone behind. In Japan, as the majority of the people aren’t Christian and don’t want to spend a long time cooking turkey, KFC launched a special fried chicken bucket for the holiday. On December 25, Japanese families order off the KFC Japan website from their now-expanded array of delicious chicken-y Christmas treats—just don’t cry fowl play!
Roller-skating to Christmas Mass
The legend says that roller skaters would wake up children who slept with their big toes hanging out the window—just in time for mass. Now, every year, children wake up early and roller skate through the streets to get there in time to the morning mass. Right after the mass, they head home to enjoy the Latin American traditional Christmas dinner of ‘tamales’ (cornmeal dough stuffed with meat).
Day of the Little Candles, Colombia
In Colombia, the main Christmas tradition happens on the day of the Immaculate Conception on December 7. To honor the Virgin Mary, every household places candles wherever they can be seen.Over the years, this tradition has been picked up by the various surrounding towns and cities which are now decorated with lights and candles as the Christmas season approaches. In the town of Quimbaya, people participate in a competition to see who can come up with the best arrangement in the neighbourhood.Regardless of whether we feast on turkey, or go to Orchard Road to admire the beautiful Disney themed Christmas lights, we recognize that these are not the only ways to celebrate Christmas. Different countries in the world have a different way of honoring the birth of Christ, and learning about them can tell us a lot about different cultures and values! But no matter where you are, the meaning behind this festive season remains. Christmas is a time for people to come together, to celebrate, to love. Remember that as you join your families in your Christmas preparations, it is not the presents or traditions that should be of importance. In the end, celebrate Christmas for what it means — love and family – the warmth that the festive season brings.
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