Scotland: In this part of the world the people celebrate this time of year with big bonfires and dance around them while playing bagpipes. Fun Tradition: Try a meatless dinner that you make together as a family OR do something special with poppy seeds in your breads. It is made of wheat berries, which symbolize hope and immortality, and honey and poppy seeds which ensure happiness, success and untroubled rest. The most important part of the meal is a special porridge called kutya. The Christmas Eve dinner is meatless but festive. Here is a fun tradition you could invite your family to join in…Saint Lucia’s Day, December 13, in the first light of dawn the oldest daughter dresses in a white robe and wakes the rest of the family to serve them breakfast. Bell ringing and mass is followed by family gatherings where huge homemade doughnuts, called ringli and hot cocoa are shared. THe week before Christmas, children dress up and visit homes with small gifts. Swiss: In this part of the world gifts are brought by the ‘ChristKind’ or St. Here is a link to a recipe to make your own bird feeder with pine cones Fun tradition for your family: Make special pine cones or throw bird seed out for the birds. They put a large sheaf of grain that they hang out for the birds. Everyone bathes, puts on new clothes for a special dinner of rice pudding that has a hidden lucky almond. Norway: In this part of the world the people celebrate this time of Solstice. Here is a great link to 10 ideas to make your own lanterns Fun Tradition for your family: have a fun lantern you light and send up into the sky or if permitting, light off a few fireworks.
I thought it would be fun to do a post about traditions around the world, ideas to make your holidays even more special and memorable.ĪROUND THE WORLD: Here are some ideas from around the world.Įastern Orient: In this part of the world children make paper lanterns for their tree, which is called ‘the tree of light and Santa is known as ‘Dun Che Lao Ren’ which means ‘Christmas Old Ma’ They do fireworks as part of the celebrations.
It was a sweet show about a family resort that celebrated Advent and had various traditions from around the world. Over the weekend I watched the hallmark movie, Let it Snow.
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