世界各地圣诞习俗ChristmasTraditions概要1.ppt

Christmas in Portugal The tradition of gift-giving was defined mostly by the strong Christian religious beliefs of the people. On the eve of January 5, the children place their shoes along the windowsills and doorways and fill them with carrots and straw. They do this hoping to lure the Wise Men to their homes to fill their shoes with gifts and treats. The Portuguese Christmas log, is a piece oak that burns on the hearth all day. Return to Index * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * C H R I S T M A S 2 0 0 7 191 Countries in the world * * Christmas TraditionsAround the World Canada Mexico Chile New Zealand England Portugal Finland Russia Greenland Sweden Hungary Thailand Ireland Ukraine Korea Vietnam * * Christmas in Canada During the twelve days of Christmas small groups of belsnicklers, or masked mummers, appear in neighborhoods, ringing bells, making noise, seeking candy or other treats. Hosts may try to guess who the mummers are and if they guess right the mummer removes his or her disguise and stops making rude noises and actions. The Christmas Banquet is called reveillion. After attending midnight mass, families serve pork pies. In Quebec they display Crèches or nativity scenes in their homes as the Christmas decoration. Return to Index * * Christmas in Chile Little figures made of clay are placed under the Christmas tree called pesebre. Father Christmas is known as Viejito Pascuero. He wishes everyone a Feliz Navidad and Prospero Anc Nuevo. (Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year) A drink called “Rompon” {eggnog} is served. Families eat a Christmas pudding made with dried fruit. At midnight families will sit around the tree to open presents. On Dec. 25 people usually go to the beach, park or other interesting place. Return to Index * * Christmas in England One of Englands customs is mummering. The English gift giver is called Father Christmas.