Christmas around the World
By Michael
Christmas Eve: Traditions
Some people gather round and read books about Christmas.
Most people put presents under the Christmas tree.
People who believe in Santa leave cookies, milk and carrots as a snack for Santa and the reindeer.
Christmas Mass
CHRISTMAS CAROLS
How Australia Celebrates Christmas
They also go to the beach or have a big lunch or dinner.
Most people go to the beach as it is summer.
Some people go to 'Carols at the Domain'.
Carols at the Domain is when lots of famous singers sing Christmas songs.
Some people go to it, but most people just watch it on TV.
How USA celebrates Christmas
As it is winter, people play in the snow and make Christmas snowmen.
People would go to special celebrations and parties.
How Mexico celebrates Christmas (Navidad)
This celebration is called La Posadas.
People usually eat leftovers from Christmas Eve.
How Italy celebrates Christmas (Natale)
The traditional foods are turkey and lamb.
Like America, it is winter so most people would be playing in the snow.
How France celebrates Christmas
The traditional foods are rabbit terrine and vegetables.
Like most of the countries listed, it is winter so most people will be playing in the snow.
How I celebrate Christmas
We also have a big lunch.