Christmas is a holiday that unites the entire Christian world. And it doesn't matter when it is celebrated, December twenty-fifth or January seventh, faith in the arrival of a savior in the world is one of the brightest feelings of mankind.
Instructions
Step 1
In Holland, the spirit of Christmas begins to hover in the air as early as November. They're starting to sell oliebollen holiday donuts everywhere. Christmas itself is celebrated here for two days: the twenty-fifth of December is the "first Christmas", the twenty-sixth is the "second Christmas". In Holland, it is believed that on Christmas, animals talk and water turns into wine. Like all Christians in the world, the Dutch attend the festive service, and then gather at the festive table.
Step 2
The Germans, preparing for Christmas, decorate the Christmas tree. It is from them that we borrowed this tradition. In addition, they decorate their dwellings with wooden windows with candles, wreaths of leaves, and put up a small manger near the house in memory of the birth of Christ. After the festive service, Der Weihnachtsmann comes to the house and brings gifts under the New Year tree. The head of the family invites everyone to the table by ringing a bell. A Christmas table here is unthinkable without good meat and wine.
Step 3
In Italy, before the start of the new year, it is customary to get rid of old unnecessary things. Christmas in Italy is different in that it is not an old bearded man who brings gifts here, but La Befana, his woman. Cheerful Italians turn any holiday into a feast. On the Italians' Christmas table, dumplings, sweet buns, stuffed meat, eels.
Step 4
In England, it is customary to celebrate Christmas in the parental home, decorated with branches of holly and mistletoe. A prerequisite is gifts, a festive table. On the table on this day are traditional turkey and pudding, and tea and brandy from drinks. Tea is served with a festive cake, in which, according to tradition, various objects are placed, symbolizing wealth and good luck. Well, everyone knows the custom of kissing under a branch of mistletoe.
Step 5
Bulgarians call Christmas Koleda, and Dyado Koleda replaces the Russian Santa Claus. Just like our grandfather, he gives gifts to everyone. It is similar to the Russian and the Koleduvane custom. Like all Bulgarians, they try not to be alone this night. And celebrate it with family or friends.
Step 6
In Greece, despite the fact that it is an Orthodox country, Christmas is celebrated on December 25th. The Greeks celebrate it with their families at a festive table, the main dish on which is turkey, in addition, fruits and nuts are required. Bake for Christmas honey biscuits melomakaroni.
