What are the Christmas customs in Western countries?

UK: They believe that Christmas must be eaten to the fullest. Therefore, the Christmas dinner is extremely rich, including pork, roast turkey, Christmas pudding, Christmas mince pies... and so on. Everyone in the family has a gift, even the servants, and the gifts are given out on Christmas morning. Sometimes

when the choir sings Christmas carols from door to door, they will also be invited into the house by the owner to serve tea or give small gifts.

France: Go to church to attend midnight mass on Christmas Eve. After the Mass, the family reunited with the older brothers and sisters to enjoy Christmas dinner,

and share important things about the family over the past year. Occasionally there would be disagreements between family members, but they would often get over the old grudges and make peace with each other through Christmas gatherings. Therefore, Christmas

In the eyes of the French, it is regarded as a day of kindness and peace.

Italy: In Italy, every Christmas, everyone likes to place some models of the nativity story in their homes. On Christmas Eve, families get together to have a big meal and attend Christmas Mass at midnight. Then everyone goes to visit relatives and friends, but only children and the elderly get gifts. There is a good custom in Italy at Christmas. In order to thank their parents for their upbringing throughout the year, children will hide their compositions or poems in napkins, tablecloths or plates before eating Christmas dinner. After finishing a big meal, he took it out and read it aloud.

Spain: Children in this country often leave their shoes outside the window or door to receive Christmas gifts. In many cities, boys also have many high-end gifts for beautiful women. "Cows" also receive the best treatment at Christmas. Because there is a local legend: "When Jesus was born, a cow breathed on him to keep him warm."

Sweden: During the Christmas season, Swedish people are very hospitable. Every family, rich or poor, welcomes friends to visit, and even strangers can come in to eat.

They put all kinds of food on the table for everyone to choose freely.

Switzerland: The country’s Santa Claus wears a white robe and a mask. They are often dressed up by poor people and go in groups to ask for food and gifts from the rich. When the group breaks up, they divide the proceeds equally.

Denmark: The first country to publish Christmas stamps. This Christmas stamp is issued to raise funds for tuberculosis prevention. Danes like to affix this kind of stamp when sending Christmas cards and mail.

Chile: When celebrating Christmas in this country, a "monkey tail" cold drink is a must-have. This drink is made from coffee, milk, eggs, wine and fermented grapes. No one knows why this drink is called "Monkey Tail".

Norway: On Christmas Eve, everyone in the family must line up their shoes from big to small before going to bed. Norwegians believe that by doing this, families can gain peace and tranquility in the coming year. The next morning, the family meets and sings each other's favorite Christmas songs.

Ireland: On Christmas Eve, families in this country will place a candle or light on the window and door frame to welcome the birth of the Holy Child.

Scotland: All borrowed items at home must be returned to their original owners before Christmas. Gifts are given to children and servants

in the first week of the new year.

Netherlands: People in this country often give unexpected Christmas gifts, and the gifts may even be hidden in pudding or intestines!

Germany: the birthplace of the Christmas tree. A Christian’s home will definitely have a beautiful Christmas tree, and Christmas cookies will be of various types and exquisiteness.

The United States: a free and colorful country, Christmas is their day of joy and carnival. The United States has a complex nation, so its celebration methods

often differ due to different immigrants. Most of the interiors have unique decorations, and beautiful garlands and gorgeous decorations are hung outside the doors.

Vatican: If you want to attend the Christmas Mass presided over by the Pope himself in the world’s largest St. Peter’s Basilica, although it can accommodate 35,000 people, you still need to attend in advance position. Most of its Christmas Masses are held at midnight on December 25. The Pope sits on a sedan carried by eight attendants and passes through the crowd, blessing the believers while walking up to the altar. The Pope, wearing a white robe and a golden vest, ascended the altar of St. Peter's Cathedral and read out prayers in Latin.

At zero o'clock, the trumpeter blew the trumpet, and the cradle placed on the high altar was covered

. At this time, the white cloth on the baby Jesus was slowly removed. With tears in their eyes, believers from all over the world in the church sang the melodious "Silent Night" in their own languages. Catholics all over the world regard going to St. Peter's Basilica to see the Pope in person and receive his blessing as the greatest honor in their lives.

Japan: Although Japan is not a Christian country, the custom of celebrating Christmas in Japan was very popular after the war. One of the reasons is related to the promotions of major merchants. Some department stores use Christmas trees as decorations and arrange snow scenes in their stores to add a silvery Christmas atmosphere. Various tea shops, nightclubs, and bars also have a Christmas tree installed to commemorate the occasion. In mid-December, stores are packed with people, and everyone is busy preparing Christmas gifts for their relatives and friends

. Kind-hearted people also took the opportunity to send gifts to children with physical and mental disabilities in 52 indoor schools in Tokyo.

New Zealand: This country has two weeks of Christmas holiday. On Christmas Eve, family and friends gather together to have a "party" to celebrate. New Zealand's law clearly stipulates that Christmas celebrations must be held at home, so restaurants and teahouses close at 6 p.m. General store opening hours

Only until 9pm at the latest. Touring bands wearing kilts can be seen playing in the streets.

Morocco, Africa: In Morocco, the royal family does not usually meet with common people. On Christmas Day, the princess will give out gifts to poor children at a party for thousands of children

.

Poland: The Poles are divided into two factions. On Christmas Eve, one group eats Christmas dinner; the other group fasts and prays devoutly all day long.

Philippines: Christmas in this country starts on December 16th. Praying for nine days, devout believers get up at four o'clock every morning to pray. They believe that in this way they can obtain the special blessings of the Holy Child Jesus and the Virgin Mary, and the Christmas celebrations will not end until the 22nd, with three days of pilgrimage.

Colombia: They celebrate Christmas with a masquerade. Everyone wears a mask and tries not to be recognized. The person who can recognize the most will get a prize.

Australia: Women of marriageable age pour molten tin into cold water at Christmas and look at its shape to predict the appearance of their future husband

Tall, short and fat. thin.

Czech Republic: An unmarried Czech girl left the peeled apple behind her back at Christmas. They thought they could tell the first letter of their future husband's surname by doing so.

Soviet Union: On Christmas Eve, families gathered around the tree symbolizing the "New Year" and told their children the absurd story of their grandfather's pioneering work. On Christmas Day

People from the lower middle class rush to big stores to buy gifts and give each other to relatives and friends.