Holiday Traditions around the World
| Hanukkah (Chanukah) Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival of LIghts. Learn by seeing Chanukah
videos. Be sure to click on Chanukah Play and Menorahs
Around the Globe. |
Christmas in Germany Learn about Christmas markets, Advent wreaths and the origin of the Christmas tree in Germany. Fröhliche Weinachten! |
Christmas in Mexico Learn about the pointsettia, a Christmas flower and Las Posadas at Christmas in Mexico. More about Christmas in Mexico
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| Christmas in Puerto Rico Christmas lasts from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6 (el día de los tres reyes) in Puerto Rico. |
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| India - Diwali Diwali is a Hindu festival. Diwali means "rows of lighted lamps" and the celebration is often referred to as the Festival of Lights. |
Christmas in Russia Christmas in Russia occurs on Jan. 7. Learn about other Russian traditions. |
Christmas in England Learn about the first Christmas cards, Christmas crackers and Boxing Day as students tell about Our Christmas in England. |
Christmas in Australia Christmas is very different in "the land down under", because it isn't winter! Learn about the traditions in Australia. |
Christmas in Holland Dutch children put their shoes outside the door for Saint Nicholas (Sinter Klaas) to fill with candy on December 6. |
Christmas in France French homes display a nativity scene or crèche, and French children receive gifts from Père Noel. Learn more. |
