Christmas Customs Around the World

Italian Christmas celebrations are rooted deeply in religion and always big festivities. Take a quick glimpse at how Italians celebrate the Christmas season and maybe adopt a bit of their customs in your own celebration. Buon Natale! Read More

Just like their close Italian neighbors, the French celebrate Christmas with family, friends and feasts. In addition, they too place importance on religious beliefs, celebrating with nativity displays across the country. Joyeux Noel! Read More

The Germans like to start their Christmas festivities as early as December 1st. German traditions are tied closely with baking. While they're usually busy in the kitchen baking delicious cookies and little dolls made of dried fruit, German families also craft beautiful gingerbread houses, too. Froehliche Weihnachten! Read More

Filled with bright colors, rich traditions and big feasts, Christmas in Mexico is a fun celebration focused on family, religion and food. Beginning on December 12th and ending on January 6th with the Epiphany, Christmas in Mexico is a big holiday. Read more about how Mexicans celebrate! Feliz Navidad! Read More