The idea of Christingles came from Germany in 174o’s. At a service a lighted candle with a red ribbon around it was given to the children to represent Jesus being the light of the world. The custom went around the world with the church. The Christingle Service is usually held on the Sunday before Christmas …
Mexicans like to start early and finish late – they celebrate from 12th December to the 6th January, though the final celebration is Candelaria or Candlemas on 2nd February! They like to follow the main elements of the traditional Christmas story highlighting the search for a place to stay, the arrival of the shepherds, the …
Germans have many Christmas traditions – the season of Advent that prepares for and leads up to the celebration of Christmas itself is important. Advent calendars that count off each day from the beginning of December are popular, commonly hiding a treat or chocolate behind each numbered door or box. Advent wreaths with four …
Dominican Republic of Congo ‘Mbotama Malamu’ is the Merry Christmas greeting spoken in Lingagla, the language of DRC. The majority of people in DRS are Christian, celebrating Christmas as more of a religious festival than a commercial opportunity. Most people won’t exchange presents, though if they are afforded, they are at best a new set …
Greenland In Greenland the women get waited on by the men on Christmas Night – a chance for a much-appreciated break! However the festive food of Mattak (whale skin stuffed with blubber) and Kiviak (raw small arctic birds, buried in seal skins for several months until an advanced stage of decomposition!!) is a rather unique …
