{"id":16124,"date":"2013-12-24T15:22:28","date_gmt":"2013-12-24T22:22:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/?p=16124"},"modified":"2013-12-24T15:38:05","modified_gmt":"2013-12-24T22:38:05","slug":"christmas-traditions-around-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/travel\/christmas-traditions-around-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Traditions Around the World"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most celebrated holidays in the world, Christmas, is celebrated in different ways all around the world.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some unique Christmas traditions from 10 countries around the world:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Italy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Christmas is a major holiday in Italy. \u00a0Customs and traditions vary from region to region, including whether they go to mass at midnight, don\u2019t eat meat on Christmas Eve and when presents are opened.<\/p>\n<p>Unique Tradition: While some Italians believe in Santa Clause, a more popular tradition is the legend of Befana, a friendly witch who delivers presents from door to door on Christmas Eve.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013755\/christmas-tree-colosseo.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone  wp-image-16125 aligncenter pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"christmas-tree-colosseo\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  width=\"560\"  height=\"374\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013755\/christmas-tree-colosseo.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013755\/christmas-tree-colosseo.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013755\/christmas-tree-colosseo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013755\/christmas-tree-colosseo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013755\/christmas-tree-colosseo-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013755\/christmas-tree-colosseo-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013755\/christmas-tree-colosseo-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013755\/christmas-tree-colosseo-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013755\/christmas-tree-colosseo-620x414.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013755\/christmas-tree-colosseo-850x567.jpg 850w\" ><\/a>Featured Above is one of the biggest traditions in Italy, a Christmas Tree outside the Colosseum.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>The Czech Republic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The main Christmas celebrations in the Czech Republic take place on Christmas Eve. \u00a0The Christmas dinner and opening of major gifts take place on Christmas Eve.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Unique Tradition: On Christmas day in the Czech Republic, unmarried woman will stand backwards by the front door and throw a shoe over their shoulder. \u00a0If the toe is facing towards the door, the woman is said to be married within the next year!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013800\/christmas_market__prague__czech_republic.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"wp-image-16126 aligncenter pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"christmas_market__prague__czech_republic\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  width=\"592\"  height=\"443\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013800\/christmas_market__prague__czech_republic.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013800\/christmas_market__prague__czech_republic.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013800\/christmas_market__prague__czech_republic-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013800\/christmas_market__prague__czech_republic-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013800\/christmas_market__prague__czech_republic-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013800\/christmas_market__prague__czech_republic-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013800\/christmas_market__prague__czech_republic-260x195.jpg 260w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013800\/christmas_market__prague__czech_republic-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013800\/christmas_market__prague__czech_republic-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013800\/christmas_market__prague__czech_republic-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013800\/christmas_market__prague__czech_republic-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013800\/christmas_market__prague__czech_republic-750x563.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013800\/christmas_market__prague__czech_republic-620x465.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013800\/christmas_market__prague__czech_republic-83x63.jpg 83w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013800\/christmas_market__prague__czech_republic-850x638.jpg 850w\" ><\/a>Featured above is Prague, Czech Republic decorated for the Christmas season.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>France<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Christmas is widely celebrated throughout France. \u00a0The traditions are different depending on whether you are in northern, southern or central France.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Unique Tradition: On Christmas Eve in France,\u00a0children leave their empty shoes by the fireplace to be filled with presents from \u201cPere Noel\u201d. \u00a0 When the children awake in the morning, they also find treats and small toys hung on their tree.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013817\/gl_xmas_tree-francis_beddok.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16132 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"gl_xmas_tree-francis_beddok\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013817\/gl_xmas_tree-francis_beddok-80x53.jpg\"  width=\"587\"  height=\"391\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013817\/gl_xmas_tree-francis_beddok.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013817\/gl_xmas_tree-francis_beddok.jpg 587w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013817\/gl_xmas_tree-francis_beddok-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013817\/gl_xmas_tree-francis_beddok-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013817\/gl_xmas_tree-francis_beddok-80x53.jpg 80w\" ><br \/>\n<\/a>Featured above is the famous \u201cGaleries Lafayette\u201d shopping mall in Paris, France.<em><strong><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Ireland<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Traditionally, Christmas in Ireland lasts from Christmas Eve to the night of the epiphany on January 6. Christmas in Ireland is more of a religious holiday than a holiday for fun, but the Irish pudding and seed cakes women prepare are delicious as ever!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Unique Tradition: Rather than cookies and milk, children in Ireland leave mince pies and a bottle of Guinness out for Santa.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013811\/103229-004-08B1F75E.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16130 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"103229-004-08B1F75E\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013811\/103229-004-08B1F75E-80x53.jpg\"  width=\"550\"  height=\"366\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013811\/103229-004-08B1F75E.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013811\/103229-004-08B1F75E.jpg 550w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013811\/103229-004-08B1F75E-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013811\/103229-004-08B1F75E-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013811\/103229-004-08B1F75E-80x53.jpg 80w\" ><\/a><br \/>\nFeatured above is Donegall Square in Ireland.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Japan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Christmas is a newer holiday in Japan, and is more about spreading happiness than a religious tradition. Japan has adopted several traditions from the United States, including Christmas cards and presents on Christmas day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Unique Tradition: Due to an extremely positive response to advertising in Japan, many Japanese families have a tradition of eating fried chicken from KFC on either Christmas Eve or Christmas.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013819\/Cristmas-in-Tokyo.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone  wp-image-16133 aligncenter pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"Cristmas-in-Tokyo\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  width=\"540\"  height=\"359\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013819\/Cristmas-in-Tokyo.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013819\/Cristmas-in-Tokyo.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013819\/Cristmas-in-Tokyo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013819\/Cristmas-in-Tokyo-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013819\/Cristmas-in-Tokyo-80x53.jpg 80w\" ><\/a>Featured above is Tokyo, Japan decorated for Christmas.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Iceland<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Christmas, often referred to as \u201cYule\u201d or \u201cJol\u201d in Iceland, consists of many days with various traditions on each day. \u00a0The Christmas celebration in Iceland also includes New Years Day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Unique Tradition: Children in Iceland believe in the \u201cYule Cat\u201d, a cat that roams the Iceland hills. \u00a0Those who do not receive new clothes before Christmas are said to be eaten by this mythical beast.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013813\/christmas_in_reykjavik_iceland.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16131 aligncenter pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"christmas_in_reykjavik_iceland\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013813\/christmas_in_reykjavik_iceland-80x53.jpg\"  width=\"500\"  height=\"333\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013813\/christmas_in_reykjavik_iceland.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013813\/christmas_in_reykjavik_iceland.jpg 500w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013813\/christmas_in_reykjavik_iceland-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013813\/christmas_in_reykjavik_iceland-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013813\/christmas_in_reykjavik_iceland-80x53.jpg 80w\" ><\/a>Featured above is Reykjavik, Iceland.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Australia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Like its New Zealand neighbor, Christmas takes place during the summer for Australia. \u00a0Australians enjoy many similar Christmas traditions to America, including caroling, Santa and Christmas day presents.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Unique Traditions: Many Australians spend their Christmas day tanning on the beach wearing Santa hats and costumes. \u00a0On many beaches, Santa will even arrive on a surfboard or boat.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013822\/australias-christmas.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone  wp-image-16135 aligncenter pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"australias-christmas\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  width=\"535\"  height=\"354\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013822\/australias-christmas.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013822\/australias-christmas.jpg 594w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013822\/australias-christmas-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013822\/australias-christmas-380x251.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013822\/australias-christmas-80x53.jpg 80w\" ><\/a>Picture above taken in Sydney, Australia.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Germany<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In Germany, Christmas preparations often begin on December 6. \u00a0Throughout Germany, one will find lights everywhere to be seen.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Unique Tradition: Christmas presents are delivered on Christmas Eve by \u201cChristkindl\u201d, \u201cChrist\u2019s Child\u2019s messenger\u201d. \u00a0Christkindl is a beautiful light-haired woman who delivers presents in a basket to the children of Germany.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013826\/ChristmasMarket.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone  wp-image-16136 aligncenter pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"Frankfurter Weihnachtsmarkt er\u00f6ffnet\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  width=\"535\"  height=\"323\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013826\/ChristmasMarket.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013826\/ChristmasMarket.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013826\/ChristmasMarket-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013826\/ChristmasMarket-380x230.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013826\/ChristmasMarket-80x48.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013826\/ChristmasMarket-620x374.jpg 620w\" ><\/a>Featured above is the Brussels Christmas Market.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Venezuela<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Christmas is one of the most colorful celebrations in Latin America. \u00a0Festivities include fireworks, Christmas trees, nativity scenes, and a popularly attended midnight mass service.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Unique Tradition: In Caracas, Venezuela residents will journey to mass on roller skates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013840\/Sem-Work-Day-Dec-Sem-La-Flor-2010-034.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone  wp-image-16140 aligncenter pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"Sem Work Day, Dec Sem, La Flor, 2010 034\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  width=\"576\"  height=\"432\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013840\/Sem-Work-Day-Dec-Sem-La-Flor-2010-034.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013840\/Sem-Work-Day-Dec-Sem-La-Flor-2010-034.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013840\/Sem-Work-Day-Dec-Sem-La-Flor-2010-034-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013840\/Sem-Work-Day-Dec-Sem-La-Flor-2010-034-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013840\/Sem-Work-Day-Dec-Sem-La-Flor-2010-034-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013840\/Sem-Work-Day-Dec-Sem-La-Flor-2010-034-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013840\/Sem-Work-Day-Dec-Sem-La-Flor-2010-034-260x195.jpg 260w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013840\/Sem-Work-Day-Dec-Sem-La-Flor-2010-034-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013840\/Sem-Work-Day-Dec-Sem-La-Flor-2010-034-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013840\/Sem-Work-Day-Dec-Sem-La-Flor-2010-034-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013840\/Sem-Work-Day-Dec-Sem-La-Flor-2010-034-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013840\/Sem-Work-Day-Dec-Sem-La-Flor-2010-034-750x563.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013840\/Sem-Work-Day-Dec-Sem-La-Flor-2010-034-620x465.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013840\/Sem-Work-Day-Dec-Sem-La-Flor-2010-034-83x63.jpg 83w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/25013840\/Sem-Work-Day-Dec-Sem-La-Flor-2010-034-850x638.jpg 850w\" ><\/a>Featured above is La Flor de Venezuela decorated for the Christmas.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<strong>Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Christmas is widely celebrated throughout Canada. \u00a0Christmas traditions \u00a0in Canada are very similar to the Christmas traditions in America. \u00a0Canada looks beautiful over the holidays with its Christmas lights and snow.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Unique Tradition: In Canada, the post office will recognize the address \u201cSanta Clause, North Pole, 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